osmotic stress
Influence of drought on seedling development in different corn genotypes (Zea mays L.)
Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops, Novi Sad (1,3)
National Laboratory for Seed Testing, Novi Sad (2)
Assuming that drought affects corn seed performance, such conditions were simulated in this study in order to examine their effects on seedling geminability and length in several corn genotypes. The study showed that the tested seeds tolerated the stress conditions up to a certain point. The studied genotypes differed in level of resistance to the stress conditions. Salt concentrations were determined, which were capable of negatively affecting seed germinability and seedling growth.
Influence of drought on seedling development in different corn genotypes (Zea mays L.)
Crop and Vegetable Scientific Institute
Assuming that drought affects corn seed performance, such conditions were simulated in this study in order to examine their effects on seedling geminability and length in several corn genotypes. The study showed that the tested seeds tolerated the stress conditions up to a certain point. The studied genotypes differed in level of resistance to the stress conditions. Salt concentrations were determined, which were capable of negatively affecting seed germinability and seedling growth.
