Dependence quality indicators of pepper seeds of testing method

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the dependence on the two most important indicators of the quality of peppers seeds, germination energy and total germination of the test methods. Rating seed germination was performed on two different substrates (filter paper and sand). For the study two hybrids (SK-5 F1 and Atris F1) and one local variety (Elephant's ear) were used. Results of germination energy and total germination studied hybrids and cultivars show significantly (p=0.01) higher values on the surface filter paper, compared to the values obtained in the surface sand. The highest average germination energy 82% and total germination 95%, was found in the hybrid SK-5 F1, while the lowest average values of 68% and 77% recorded in the variety Elephant ear. Statistical analysis of the total germination showed significant (p = 0.01) difference under the influence of varieties and substrate tests. Between the two test methods for vigor, a significant correlation was established (r = 0.889, p = 0.01), while for the total germination determined highly significant correlation (r = 0.987, p = 0.001) was observed. It is very important that the seeds of peppers have a high germination energy and total germination, because uniform germination of seeds depends on them.