Determining the germinative qualities of red clover seed samples with varying biological status

The development of forage crop varieties that adapt to changing environmental conditions is an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of climate change with minimal losses. Temperature influences both the timing and rate of seed germination, which in turn ensures uniform seedling emergence, compa...

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Main Authors: Lesia Levytska, Lesia Baistruk-Hlodan, Oleh Stasiv, Halyna Bilovus, Maria Khomiak
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Published: Zhytomyr National Agroecological University 2024-12-01
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Online Access:https://sciencehorizon.com.ua/en/journals/tom-27-12-2024/viznachennya-posivnikh-yakostey-nasinnya-zrazkiv-konyushini-luchnoyi-riznogo-biologichnogo-statusu
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author Lesia Levytska
Lesia Baistruk-Hlodan
Oleh Stasiv
Halyna Bilovus
Maria Khomiak
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description The development of forage crop varieties that adapt to changing environmental conditions is an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of climate change with minimal losses. Temperature influences both the timing and rate of seed germination, which in turn ensures uniform seedling emergence, compatibility of red clover with other crops, and the ability to exploit optimal sowing conditions. This study aimed to determine the temperature and time required to achieve maximum germination, as well as the range within which germination occurred, for four red clover samples of varying biological status (cultivars, wild and local populations). Germination capacity and energy of red clover samples were assessed according to the standards outlined in DSTU 4138 2002 and DSTU 2949-94 at temperatures ranging from 3°C to 33°C in 10°C increments. It was established that the optimal temperature for the germination of red clover seeds among the four studied samples ranges from 13°C to 33°C on filter paper and from 13°C to 23°C on sand. The research identified the Vytis cultivar as outperforming other samples in all measured parameters when germinated on filter paper, while the Truskavchanka cultivar demonstrated superior traits when germinated on sand. The best germination rates were observed in the wild population at a temperature of 13°C. These findings explain the uneven emergence of red clover samples of varying biological status in collection and breeding nurseries, as observed under field conditions. The results of this study can inform the development of sowing technologies for red clover under various temperature regimes
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spelling doaj-art-4b9ad03a144c40c89340ff3b5343dcff2025-01-30T14:59:21ZengZhytomyr National Agroecological UniversityНаукові горизонти2663-21442024-12-012712384610.48077/scihor12.2024.38Determining the germinative qualities of red clover seed samples with varying biological statusLesia Levytska0https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9969-3534Lesia Baistruk-Hlodan1https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8446-5758Oleh Stasiv2Halyna Bilovus3https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7527-5832Maria Khomiak4https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7817-6116Institute of Agriculture of Carpathian Region National Academy of Agrarian Science of UkraineInstitute of Agriculture of Carpathian Region National Academy of Agrarian Science of UkraineInstitute of Agriculture of Carpathian Region National Academy of Agrarian Science of UkraineInstitute of Agriculture of Carpathian Region National Academy of Agrarian Science of UkraineInstitute of Agriculture of Carpathian Region National Academy of Agrarian Science of UkraineThe development of forage crop varieties that adapt to changing environmental conditions is an effective strategy to mitigate the impact of climate change with minimal losses. Temperature influences both the timing and rate of seed germination, which in turn ensures uniform seedling emergence, compatibility of red clover with other crops, and the ability to exploit optimal sowing conditions. This study aimed to determine the temperature and time required to achieve maximum germination, as well as the range within which germination occurred, for four red clover samples of varying biological status (cultivars, wild and local populations). Germination capacity and energy of red clover samples were assessed according to the standards outlined in DSTU 4138 2002 and DSTU 2949-94 at temperatures ranging from 3°C to 33°C in 10°C increments. It was established that the optimal temperature for the germination of red clover seeds among the four studied samples ranges from 13°C to 33°C on filter paper and from 13°C to 23°C on sand. The research identified the Vytis cultivar as outperforming other samples in all measured parameters when germinated on filter paper, while the Truskavchanka cultivar demonstrated superior traits when germinated on sand. The best germination rates were observed in the wild population at a temperature of 13°C. These findings explain the uneven emergence of red clover samples of varying biological status in collection and breeding nurseries, as observed under field conditions. The results of this study can inform the development of sowing technologies for red clover under various temperature regimeshttps://sciencehorizon.com.ua/en/journals/tom-27-12-2024/viznachennya-posivnikh-yakostey-nasinnya-zrazkiv-konyushini-luchnoyi-riznogo-biologichnogo-statusutrifolium pratense l.cultivarwild populationlocal populationtemperaturegermination
spellingShingle Lesia Levytska
Lesia Baistruk-Hlodan
Oleh Stasiv
Halyna Bilovus
Maria Khomiak
Determining the germinative qualities of red clover seed samples with varying biological status
Наукові горизонти
trifolium pratense l.
cultivar
wild population
local population
temperature
germination
title Determining the germinative qualities of red clover seed samples with varying biological status
title_full Determining the germinative qualities of red clover seed samples with varying biological status
title_fullStr Determining the germinative qualities of red clover seed samples with varying biological status
title_full_unstemmed Determining the germinative qualities of red clover seed samples with varying biological status
title_short Determining the germinative qualities of red clover seed samples with varying biological status
title_sort determining the germinative qualities of red clover seed samples with varying biological status
topic trifolium pratense l.
cultivar
wild population
local population
temperature
germination
url https://sciencehorizon.com.ua/en/journals/tom-27-12-2024/viznachennya-posivnikh-yakostey-nasinnya-zrazkiv-konyushini-luchnoyi-riznogo-biologichnogo-statusu
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