Salicylic acid, ascorbic acid and wood vinegar effects on fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) plant germination at various salt concentrations
Department of Plant and Animal Production, Medicinal and Aromatical Plant Programme, Altınoluk Vocational School, Balıkesir University, Edremit, Balıkesir, Türkiye.
Research Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2024, 20(01), 238-247.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2024.20.1.0254
Publication history:
Received on 02 June 2024; revised on 13 July 2024; accepted on 16 July 2024
Abstract:
The aim of this study was to ascertain the impact of applying ascorbic acid (AsA), salicylic acid (SA) and wood vinegar at varying concentrations of salt (NaCl) on the germination and other physiological parameters of fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.) seeds. Four different NaCl concentrations (0, 50, 100, and 150 mM), four separate SA and AsA applications (0, 50, 100, and 150 mM) and wood vinegar (0.05 %, 0.10 %, 0.15 %) were used in the study for each application. The study looked at the following criteria: germination rate (%), germination duration (day), root length (cm), and stem length (cm).
This investigation showed that higher salt concentrations had a negative effect on germination. Positive effects on germination and other parameters were also found with treatments of 50 mM and 100 mM AsA and SA. It has been found that the optimal administration of AsA and SA can positively impact fenugreek plant germination in saline environments. In addition, 0.10 % dose of wood vinegar had a more positive effect than other application doses.
Keywords:
Trigonella foenum-graecum; Salicylic acid (SA); Ascorbic acid (AsA); Salt; Wood vinegar
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