Germination of white corn (Zea mays Linn.) under different sodium chloride concentrations

Date of Publication

1998

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Subject Categories

Biology

College

College of Science

Department/Unit

Biology

Abstract/Summary

Germination of white corn in different concentrations of sodium chloride (NaCI) for five days was conducted. The different levels of salinity were 0.0 M (distilled water), 0.05 M, 0.10 M, 0.15 M, 0.20 M, 0.25 M and 0.30 M. A significant decrease in percent seed germination as well as the length of epicotyl and hypocotyl was observed at increasing level of salt concentration. On the other hand, no significant difference was observed in the time of seed germination. Furthermore, protein concentration was found to decrease with increasing salt concentration. However, the protein composition as determined by Sodium Dodecyl Sulfate Polyacrylamide Gel Electrophoresis (SDS-PAGE) showed no significant difference in the banding pattern. On the other hand, sugar content of germinated seed showed an increased level of sugar content with increasing salinity.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU08384

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

59 leaves ; Computer printout

Keywords

Corn—Preharvest sprouting; Germination

Embargo Period

1-27-2021

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