Exposure to Ultraviolet (UV-C) Radiation Increases Germination Rate of Maize (<i>Zea maize</i> L.) and Sugar Beet (<i>Beta vulgaris</i>) Seeds

This study investigated the effect of ultraviolet (UV-C) radiation on the germination percentage, germination rate, radicle length, and plumule length of maize and sugar beet seeds. The experiment was implemented in six replicates of 30 seeds per replicate and in sterilized petri dishes under labora...

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Main Authors: Pouria Sadeghianfar, Meisam Nazari, Gunter Backes
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-02-01
Series:Plants
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2223-7747/8/2/49