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Effect of Storage Containers on the Seed Quality Attributes of Deshi Jute (corchorus Capsularis L.)

M. A. I. Pulok
Seed Technology Discipline, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207.

M. M. Hossain
Assistant Director (Outreach program)
Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207.

H. E. M. K. Mazed
Department of Horticulture , Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207.

S. T. Mahabub
Department of Horticulture , Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207.

S. Sarmin
Seed Technology Discipline, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhaka-1207.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of storage containers (Tin container, plastic pot and earthen pot) on the quality (Moisture content, 1000 seeds weight and germination) of deshi jute seed for two months storage at the Agronomic Laboratory, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhake-1207 during the period March to July, 2014. Desh jute seeds were stored with moisture level of 10.0% in ambient condition. Moisture content of the seeds of tin container was found increased significantly to 11.8% for initial moisture content 10.0%. Slowly decreasing of germination from 85.00 to 75.00% was observed in the seeds of tin container with lower moister content of 11.8% then that of plastic pot and earthen pot. Interaction effects were showed better performance with the container than the others i.e. plastic pot and earthen pot.

Keywords: Jute, Storage Containers, Moisture content.

Location: Agronomic Laboratory, Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Dhake-1207

Start Date: 00-03-2014

End Date: 00-07-2014

Program Area: Seed Technology

Commodity: Jute

Objectives:

To evaluate the effect of storage container and different stage periods on the quality attributes to deshi jute seeds.

Methodology:

Jute seeds were collected form BADC and variety was BJRI deshi pat-1. The experiment eas laid out in completely randomized design (CRD) with five replications. The storage containers - Tin container, Plastic pot and Earthen pot and seven storage period - 0 day, 15 days, 30 days, 45 days, 60 days, 75 days and 90 days. The seeds were stored at room temperature and relative humidity in tin container, plastic pot and earthen pot.1000 seeds weight and moisture content was determined at every 15 days during experimental period. Moister content was determined by using constant temperature oven dry method (125-130°C, 2 hrs) and 1000 seeds weight as following International Rules of Seed Testing. Germination test was done by Blotter method of seed health testing.The analysis of the individual character was done for all characters under study using the mean values and was estimated using MSTAT-C computer programme. Duncan’s New Multiple Range test (DMRT) was performed for all the characters to compare variations among treatments.

Source of Information: ISSN: 2309-7892, Volume: 2, Issue: 2, Page: 100-103, October-December, 2014, Int. J. Bus. Soc. Sci. Res. 2(2): 100-103.

Article Link (Online Journal): http://www.ijbssr.com/currentissueview/14013059

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Achievement/Findings:

The tin container was found the most effective three months period of storage than plastic pot and earthen pot and may be recommended for general practice. Moreover if moisture percent of seed increase in storage condition germination percentage will decrease.

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