Effect of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) seed viability on drying dynamics

‘Tina’ and ‘Libra’ cultivar seeds of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) beginning germination capacity of 98%, were subjected to artificial ageing. In the thermal chamber, they were twice treated for 72 hours at 45°C. After the treatment, the seeds had lower viability. They germinated at 12% an...

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Main Authors: Ratajczak Krzysztof, Hołubowicz Roman
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sciendo 2008-12-01
Series:Folia Horticulturae
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.2478/fhort-2013-0117