Effects of aluminium (Al3+) on seed germination and seedling growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.)

Authors

  • ANM Alamgir Department of Botany, University of Chittagong, Chittagong
  • Sufia Akhter Department of Botany, University of Chittagong, Chittagong

Keywords:

Aluminium stress, Seedling growth, Tolerance index, Wheat, Triticum aestivum

Abstract

Effects of different concentrations of aluminium (Al3+) on seed germination of high yielding varieties of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) were investigated. Al3+ at 500 ppm had inhibitory effect on seed germination, seedling growth and its dry matter. Relatively higher root and shoot dry matter in Sonlika, Fang-60 and lower in Baw-923 and Protiva were found. Root growth of Fang-60 and shoot growth of all except Akbar, Gourab and Protiva were stimulated at low concentration (10 ppm). Root growth was more susceptible to Al3+ stress than that of shoot.

Key words: Aluminium stress; Seedling growth; Tolerance index; Wheat; Triticum aestivum

DOI: 10.3329/bjb.v38i1.5111

Bangladesh J. Bot. 38(1): 1-6, 2009 (June)

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Effects of aluminium (Al3+) on seed germination and seedling growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). (2010). Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 38(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v38i1.5111

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Vol. 38 No. 1 (2009)

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Effects of aluminium (Al3+) on seed germination and seedling growth of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.). (2010). Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 38(1), 1-6. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjb.v38i1.5111