Production of seedlings of squash and pumpkin irrigated with water biossalina

Authors

  • José E.S.B. Silva
  • Laise G. Barbosa
  • Francisca Z. Silva
  • Teonis B. Silva
  • Janete R. Matias
  • Renata C. Ribeiro
  • Carlos A. Aragão
  • Gherman G.L. Araújo Embrapa
  • Bárbara F. Dantas Embrapa Semiárido

Keywords:

Cucurbita maximum Duchesne, C, moschata Duchesne, Salinity, Wastewater.

Abstract

The use of wastewater for fish farming, as well as salt and brackish water in agriculture can be adopted as an alternative to the scarcity of quality water, recycling water resources and promote environmental benefits. Seedling production of pumpkins has benefits in relation to tillage, since low seed vigor affect crop productivity. The objective of the study was to evaluate quality of squash and pumpkin seedlings irrigated with biosaline water. The experiment was conducted in greenhouse, in a completely randomized design with five treatments (0, 33, 50, 67 and 100% biosaline water) and four replications. At 14 days after sowing , germination percentage , length of shoot and root fresh and dry weight of shoot and root were evaluated; as well as substrate conductivity. Biosaline water can be used in 33 and 50 % strengths for production of squash and pumpkin, respectively, without affecting its development .

Published

2014-10-12

How to Cite

Silva, J. E., Barbosa, L. G., Silva, F. Z., Silva, T. B., Matias, J. R., Ribeiro, R. C., … Dantas, B. F. (2014). Production of seedlings of squash and pumpkin irrigated with water biossalina. Scientia Plena, 10(10). Retrieved from https://scientiaplena.emnuvens.com.br/sp/article/view/1960

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