Abstract:
This study was carried out to determine the effect of hydropriming on seed germination, seedling
emergence and growth of tomato. Treatments consisted of four hydropriming periods (0, 6, 12
and 24 hours) laid out in a completely randomised design (CRD) replicated three times. Results
of the experiment revealed that Treatments were significantly effective on germination,
emergence time and increased seedling size (fresh and dry weight). Although, all treatments
were superior to control, 12 hours priming was found the best treatment. Results indicated that
priming is effective through reducing germination time and increasing subsequent growth.
Therefore priming tomato seeds could improve seedling quality that results in vigorous plants
hence, high yield |
