Efficacy of ozone for Callosobruchus maculatus and Callosobruchus chinensis control in cowpea seeds and its impact on seed quality
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jspr.2021.101786
Abstract: Abstract The insecticidal efficacy of ozone was evaluated against the adults of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) and C. chinensis L. on stored cowpea seeds under laboratory conditions. Ozone was assessed at concentrations of 0.25, 0.5, 1.0, 1.5,… read more here.
Keywords: cowpea seeds; chinensis; seed; ozone ... See more keywords
Effect of drying conditions on physiological quality of cowpea seeds of the cultivar brs-tumucumaque
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DOI: 10.1590/1983-21252023v36n203rc
Abstract: ABSTRACT Seed drying has many advantages, but it can cause irreversible damages, compromising the physiological quality of seeds, especially when they present high water contents. The objective of this work was to evaluate the effect… read more here.
Keywords: drying conditions; physiological quality; cowpea seeds; seed ... See more keywords
Ascorbic acid of cowpea seeds under saline stress
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DOI: 10.1590/2317-1545v41n4222276
Abstract: Abstract: Salinity adversely affects plant growth and metabolism by triggering increased production of reactive oxygen species (ROS). Ascorbic acid (AsA) is known to protect organelles and cells against ROS by preventing accumulation. The objective of… read more here.
Keywords: ascorbic acid; stress; saline levels; cowpea seeds ... See more keywords