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      Seed characterization and germination morpho-physiology of Simira gardneriana (Rubiaceae)

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          Abstract: Simira gardneriana (Rubiaceae) is a newly discovered tree species endemic to the Caatinga. For this reason, studies aimed at propagation, seed and seedlings analysis are essential for morphology, identification, classification, and conservation. Our objective was to characterize the seeds, the morpho-physiology of germination and seedling establishment of S. gardneriana. Therefore, we performed physical, biometric, biochemical, and morphological characterization of the seeds, as well as an evaluation of the germination process and seedling establishment. Hydration of seeds was carried out by three methods (immersion in water, on a wire mesh, and between paper rolls) and at two temperatures (25 and 30 °C). Morphological characterization of the seedlings was performed on paper substrate at 30 °C for 28 days. Seeds of S. gardneriana are orthodox, amylo-lipid, have an endosperm and do not exhibit physical dormancy. Hydration and germination of the seeds can be achieved in a paper roll at 30 °C with root protrusion on the sixth day, and complete seedling formation on the 28th day after sowing. Seedlings of S. gardneriana are phanero-epigeal cotyledonous with photosynthetic cotyledons and have ability to regrow the root system. Characterization of S. gardneriana seeds, germination and seedlings contributes to its propagation and may help in subsequent taxonomic and phylogenetic studies in Rubiaceae.

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          Resumo: Simira gardneriana (Rubiaceae) é uma espécie arbórea recém-descoberta endêmica da Caatinga. Assim, estudos voltados à propagação, análise de sementes e plântulas são essenciais para a morfologia, identificação, classificação e conservação. Objetivou-se caracterizar as sementes, a morfofisiologia da germinação e o estabelecimento de plântulas de S. gardneriana. Para tanto, foi realizada a caracterização física, biométrica, bioquímica e morfológica das sementes, bem como avaliação do processo de germinação e estabelecimento das plântulas. A hidratação das sementes foi realizada por três métodos (imersão em água, tela metálica e rolos de papel) e duas temperaturas (25 e 30 °C). A caracterização morfológica das plântulas foi realizada em substrato de papel a 30 °C por 28 dias. As sementes de S. gardneriana são ortodoxas, amilo-lipídicas, possuem endosperma e não apresentam dormência física. A hidratação e a germinação das sementes podem ser realizadas em rolo de papel a 30 °C com protrusão da raiz no sexto dia e formação completa de plântulas aos 28 dias após a semeadura. Plântulas de S. gardneriana são cotiledonares fanero-epigeais com cotilédones fotossintéticos e possuem capacidade de rebrota do sistema radicular. A caracterização de sementes, germinação e plântulas de S. gardneriana contribui para sua propagação e pode auxiliar em estudos taxonômicos e filogenéticos posteriores em Rubiaceae.

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                Journal
                jss
                Journal of Seed Science
                J. Seed Sci.
                ABRATES - Associação Brasileira de Tecnologia de Sementes (Londrina, PR, Brazil )
                2317-1537
                2317-1545
                2021
                : 43
                : e202143025
                Affiliations
                [3] Pau dos Ferros Rio Grande do Norte orgnameInstituto Federal de Educação, Ciência e Tecnologia Brasil
                [2] Mossoró Rio Grande do Norte orgnameUniversidade Federal Rural do Semi-Árido Brazil
                [1] Curitiba Paraná orgnameUniversidade Federal do Paraná Brazil
                [4] Tunis orgnameInstitut National Agronomique de Tunisie Tunísia
                Article
                S2317-15372021000100124 S2317-1537(21)04300000124
                10.1590/2317-1545v43250771
                63d2c497-c2c5-4c7a-a4b1-edf4b0662e94

                This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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                : 27 July 2021
                : 06 April 2021
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                seed biochemistry,biometry,morphology,forest seeds,semiarid,biometria,bioquímica de sementes,morfologia,sementes florestais,semiárido

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