Effects of different concentrations of malathion on the germination of Vigna sp. (bush sitao)
Date of Publication
1995
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Science in Biology
College
College of Science
Department/Unit
Biology
Abstract/Summary
The effects of different concentrations of malathion on the percent germination, protein, sugar, and starch content to bush sitao (Vigna sp.) seeds were investigated. Soil was sprayed with malathion at concentrations of 0.4, 0.8, 2.0, and 4.0 ml/L before the seeds were planted. The seeds in different concentrations were germinated up to 5 days when the first foliate leaves emerged. Increase in percent germination was observed at day 2 in all concentrations and it continued to increase up to day 3. However, at day 4, a decrease occurred. The protein content of germinated seedlings treated with the different concentrations of malathion fluctuated as days increased unlike that of the control where the decrease continued up to day 5. Starch and sugar contents of seeds germinated at higher concentrations of malathion were not significantly affected. However, regardless of the concentrations, there were changes that occurred as the duration of germination increased.
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU06918
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
65 leaves
Keywords
Plant physiology; Pesticides; Legumes
Recommended Citation
Dado, C. D. (1995). Effects of different concentrations of malathion on the germination of Vigna sp. (bush sitao). Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/1276