TABLE 1

Influence of pre-sowing treatment combinations for each hydration method on germination percentage (%) and mean germination time (MGT).

HydrationBracts vs. No bractsGrowth enhancerGermination (%)MGT (days)
H2OBractsNone12c ± 722a ± 4
GA314bc ± 721a ± 1
No bractsNone46a ± 1025a ± 3
GA338ab ± 817a ± 1
Chi-sq = 9.126F = 1.905
P = 0.028P = 0.18
H2O2BractsNone6b ± 440a ± 5
GA34b ± 217b ± 2
No bractsNone32a ± 525ab ± 3
GA326a ± 226ab ± 3
Chi-sq = 14.156F = 4.869
P < 0.01P = 0.024
H2SO4BractsNone0n/a
GA30n/a
No bractsNone0n/a
GA32*15*
NoneBractsNone6bc ± 429a ± 11
GA30cn/a
No bractsNone30a ± 324a ± 2
GA324ab ± 724a ± 3
Chi-sq = 12.708F = 0.685
P < 0.01P = 0.45