Effect of temperature on germination of vigna, bean and soybean seeds

Abstract

This experiment was carried out to study the effects of the temperatures of 14, 21 and 28°C on germination of three cultivars of Vigna unguiculata, Phaseolus vulgaris and Glycine max. The seeds where germinated on Petri dishes provided with cotton and filter paper, maintained in incubator with high humidity. The Petri dishes were maintained under controlled temperature conditions. Higher germination was observed at 21°C in relation to temperatures of 14 and 28°C, for Vigna, bean and soybean cultivars. Best germination were showed by 'Carioca' and 'Goiano Precoce' beans,followed by 'Rosinha' bean, 'EPACE 1' Vigna and 'Davis' soybean at 21°C. Vigna cultivars adapted to high temperatures presented problems for germination at 14°C. Normaly velocity of hypocotyl emergence was lower tham velocity of radicle emergence.