Optimizing Germination and Seedling Vigour of True Shallot Seeds (TSS) Through Growth Regulators Priming

Authors

  • Siti Himawati Research Center for Horticulture, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta–Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16915, Indonesia
  • Delvi Maretta Research Center for Horticulture, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta–Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16915, Indonesia
  • Dwi Pangesti Handayani Research Center for Horticulture, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta–Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16915, Indonesia
  • Eka Nurhangga Research Center for Horticulture, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta–Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16915, Indonesia
  • Rina Aprianti Research Center for Horticulture, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta–Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16915, Indonesia
  • Irna Surya Bidara Research Center for Horticulture, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta–Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16915, Indonesia
  • Winda Nawfetrias Research Center for Horticulture, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong Science Center, Jl. Raya Jakarta–Bogor KM 46, Cibinong, Bogor 16915, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11113/mjfas.v21n5.4616

Keywords:

Allium ascalonicum L, eco enzyme, GA3, NAA, priming solution

Abstract

Shallot cultivation with TSS is the right option for the challenges with shallot cultivation using bulbs. However, poor seed storage condition may diminish seed viability. This research aimed to optimize the TSS germination and seedling growth through a priming solution. The experiment was conducted in the Agro-Industry and Biomedical Laboratory greenhouse in the South of Tangerang. It was conducted in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with 3 replications. The TSS were soaked with water as a control and plant growth regulator priming consisting of GA3, NAA, BAP, B1, Na2S2O3.5H2O, AgNO3, and eco enzyme. Then, TSS was planted in the growth medium, watered, and sprayed daily using priming solution. The research showed that the treatment significantly affected total germinated percentage (TGP), seedling height, root length, fresh weight, seedling dry weight, and root dry weight. The highest TGP was found in the treatment of soaking and watering with the eco enzyme (92%). Meanwhile, the treatment of soaking with GA3 and NAA had the highest seedling (7.11 cm), the heaviest seedling fresh (310.40 mg), and the heaviest root fresh (72.17 mg).

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