Read full paper at: http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=48419#.VDzJjlfHRK0 Author(s) Tathiana Elisa Masetto , Eliane Marques da Silva Neves , Silvana de Paula Quintão Scalon , Daiane Mugnol Dresch Affiliation(s) Federal University of Grande Dourados in Dourados, Dourados, Brazil . Federal University of Grande Dourados in Dourados, Dourados, Brazil . Federal University of Grande Dourados in Dourados, Dourados, Brazil . Federal University of Grande Dourados in Dourados, Dourados, Brazil . ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the tolerance of Psidium guineense Swartz seeds to air-dry storage and priming. Desiccation tolerance was analyzed for seed moisture content of 15%, 10% and 5%. The longevity of seeds during storage was analyzed in seeds with 5% and 10% moisture content maintained in cold and dry chamber (16 ° C ± 1 ° C/40 % RH), laboratory environment (25 ° C ± 2 ° C/60% RH), refri...
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