Germination and seedling traits of basil varieties (Ocimum basilicum L.) under salt stress

Authors

  • Juan José Reyes-Pérez Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste S. C, Domicilio fiscal: Instituto Politécnico Nacional # 195, Colonia: Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, La Paz, Baja California Sur, México. C. P. 23096. Tel. +52-612-123-84-84. Ext. 3440. Directo: 123-84-40. Fax. +52-612-123-85-25
  • Bernardo Murillo-Amador Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste S. C, Domicilio fiscal: Instituto Politécnico Nacional # 195, Colonia: Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, La Paz, Baja California Sur, México. C. P. 23096. Tel. +52-612-123-84-84. Ext. 3440. Directo: 123-84-40. Fax. +52-612-123-85-25
  • Alejandra Nieto-Garibay Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste S. C, Domicilio fiscal: Instituto Politécnico Nacional # 195, Colonia: Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, La Paz, Baja California Sur, México. C. P. 23096. Tel. +52-612-123-84-84. Ext. 3440. Directo: 123-84-40. Fax. +52-612-123-85-25
  • Enrique Troyo-Diéguez Centro de Investigaciones Biológicas del Noroeste S. C, Domicilio fiscal: Instituto Politécnico Nacional # 195, Colonia: Playa Palo de Santa Rita Sur, La Paz, Baja California Sur, México. C. P. 23096. Tel. +52-612-123-84-84. Ext. 3440. Directo: 123-84-40. Fax. +52-612-123-85-25
  • Inés María Reynaldo- Escobar Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Agrícolas, Mayabeque, Cuba. Gaveta Postal No. 1, San José de las Lajas. C. P. 32700. Tel. +53 47 863867
  • Edgar Omar Rueda-Puente Universidad de Sonora, Carretera Bahía de Kino, km. 21. Apdo. Postal 305. Hermosillo, Sonora, México

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v4i6.1155

Keywords:

agriculture in arid zones, biomass, NaCl, germination rate

Abstract

Basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) is a species that has variability in tolerance to different abiotic stress and is considered a sensitive plant to salinity in the early stages of its growth. The objective of this study was to determine the effect of salinity on basil germination. Twenty varieties were subjected to three NaCl concentrations (0, 50 and 100 mM) in a completely randomized design with four replications. The study was developed in a germination chamber. The variables measured were rate and percentage of germination, radicle length, seedling height, fresh and dry biomass of radicle and shoot. The results showed that Sweet Dani, Red Rubin, Genovese Italian, Mrs Burns, Cinnamon, Emily and Dolly varieties had a better response in germination, germination rate, radicle length, seedling height, fresh and dry biomass radicle and shoot variables. It is discussed the differential response between varieties when subjected to different levels of NaCl.

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Published

2018-04-30

How to Cite

Reyes-Pérez Juan José, Bernardo Murillo-Amador, Alejandra Nieto-Garibay, Troyo-Diéguez Enrique, Reynaldo- Escobar Inés María, and Edgar Omar Rueda-Puente. 2018. “Germination and Seedling Traits of Basil Varieties (Ocimum Basilicum L.) under Salt Stress”. Revista Mexicana De Ciencias Agrícolas 4 (6). México, ME:869-80. https://doi.org/10.29312/remexca.v4i6.1155.

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