Table 3. Final germination percentage (FGP), index of germination velocity (IGV), and mean germination time (MGT) of Brassica napus L. seeds depending on type of seed coating.
| Treatments | FGP (%) | IGV (a.u.) | MGT (day) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Control | 85 ± 13.78a | 51.6 ± 7.69a | 4.76 ± 0.06a |
| M+C+TvI | 98 ± 4.08a | 62.8 ± 6.7 a | 4.65 ± 0.12a |
| M+C+TvII | 98 ± 4.08a | 64.2 ± 5.86a | 4.64 ± 0.12a |
| Methylcellulose | 91 ± 9.83a | 53.0 ± 10.86a | 4.75 ± 0.12a |
| Chitin | 86 ± 8.16a | 52.1 ± 8.93a | 4.73 ± 0.08a |
| Methylcellulose + Chitin | 90 ± 10.95a | 52.8 ± 9.73a | 4.71 ± 0.09a |
| TvI | 95 ± 5.48a | 60.9 ± 2.81a | 4.63 ± 0.05a |
| TvII | 93 ± 8.16a | 62.1 ± 4.12a | 4.63 ± 0.04a |
Note:
Values are mean ± SD (n = 4). Different letters indicate significant differences between groups (ANOVA with Tukey’s post-hoc test, p < 0.05). Uncoated—control seeds, M+C+TvI—methylcellulose-chitin-Trichoderma viride I treated seeds, M+C+TvII—methylcellulose-chitin-T. viride II treated seeds, M—methylcellulose treated seeds, C—chitin treated seeds, M+C—methylcellulose–chitin treated seeds, TvI —T. viride I treated seeds, and TvII —T. viride II treated seeds.