Effects of Gibberellin Immersion on Germination and Physiological Characteristics of Quinoa Seeds
Using quinoa variety Yilizao 1 as the experimental material,the paper-towel germination method in petri dishes was em-ployed to investigate the effects of seed soaking treatments with various concentrations of gibberellin(GA)(80,160,240,320,400,480 mg·L-1)on seed germination and seedling physiological characteristics of quinoa.The aim was to provide a reference for optimiz-ing quinoa cultivation techniques and enhancing yield.The results showed that Gibberellin(GA)significantly promoted quinoa seed germination and optimized the physiological state of seedlings.With increasing GA concentration,all parameters exhibited a trend of first increasing and then decreasing.Under soaking treatment with 240 mg·L-1 GA3,quinoa seeds exhibited high vigor,with significant increased in germination rate,germination energy,germination index,vigor index,plumule length,and fresh weight by 9.34%,17.59%,10.73%,35.07%,25.56%,and 14.40%,respectively,compared to the control.Peroxidase(POD),catalase(CAT),soluble protein,and soluble sugar levels were significantly increased by 68.69%,70.78%,31.79%,and 50.90%,respectively,compared to the control group.In contrast,proline content was significantly reduced by 39.71%compared to the control.In conclusion,when the GA3 concentration is 240 mg·L-1,the effect is most pronounced,significantly improving seed vigor,germination rate,and related physiological indicators.This concentration is suitable for optimizing quinoa cultivation.