Variability of seed germination on the third day and initial growth of sunflower hybrid seedlings at different temperatures

Abstract

The paper presents the results of testing of seed germination and initial growth of seedlings of four sunflower hybrids: 2950, 2951, 3007, 3009) at different temperatures: 20° C, 25°C, 30°C. In all hybrids tested, the highest germination of sunflower seeds was achieved at a temperature of 30° C; however, in two tested hybrids (2950 and 3007) no significant difference (p ≥ 0.05) was found between germination at a temperature of 30° C and 25° C. Correlation interdependence between germination and stem growth was positive and statistically significant (r=0.576p ≤ 0.05), while a positive but not statistically significant interdependence was also determined between germination and radicle growth (r=0.252p ≥ 0.05).