Effects of various seed sources and different storage conditions on seed germination rate of Valeriana officinalis
- VernacularTitle:不同种质资源及贮藏条件对缬草种子发芽率的影响
- Author:
Baokang HUANG
;
Hanchen ZHENG
;
Qiaoyan ZHANG
;
Luping QIN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Valeriana officinalis L.;
seed source;
storage condition;
germination rate
- From:
Chinese Traditional and Herbal Drugs
1994;0(03):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effects of seed sources and storage conditions on the seed germination rate of Valeriana officinalis. Methods The seeds of V. officinalis under different storage conditions were used as materials for germination test, and the germination rate was calculated and compared according to the results. Results The seed germination rate of valerians is varied with different sources. The seed germination rate of V. officinalis is higher than that of V. officinalis var. latifolia, and the seed germination rate of cultivated valeriana is much higher than that of the wild plant. The storage periods, storage temperature, and germination conditions also affect the germination rate. Conclusion To maintain the seed germination rate, the seed of V. officinalis should be stored in conditions with ventilation and at suitable low temperature. Lower temperature helps to prolong the seed life with relatively high germination rate. Valeriana seed should also be propagated at available temperature conditions in proper seasons.
