Conservation of Handroanthus impetiginosus Mart. ex DC.) Mattos seeds

Abstract

Seeds conservation is influenced by some factors as drying before storage. Thus, the objective was to evaluate the influence of drying on the physiological quality of Handroanthus impetiginosus seeds during storage. Seeds were collected and separated in two treatments: without and after drying. Subsequently, seeds were stored by 0, 30, and 90 days of storage in environment. After each period, the seeds were subjected to water content, and germination. No interaction between drying and storage was observed, with germination around 90% with or without drying. During storage, similar germination up to 30 days was observed. All seeds were dead after 90 days. It was concluded that drying did not maintain seeds germination in environment after 90 days of storage.