Table 1.
Germination rate index (GRI) and germination percentage (%) in Eugenia dysenterica seeds after the application of a liquid calcium chloride solution containing different Al doses (0, 200, 400, 600 and 800 μmol L−1).
| Al3+ Concentration (Al2(SO4)3 | GRI | Germination (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0 μmol L−1 | 1.21 ± 0.09 | 80 ± 3.65 |
| 200 μmol L−1 | 1.14 ± 0.06 | 75 ** ± 2.52 |
| 400 μmol L−1 | 1.08 ± 0.03 | 64 ** ± 1.63 |
| 600 μmol L−1 | 0.87 ** ± 0.05 | 61 ** ± 3.79 |
| 800 μmol L−1 | 0.85 ** ± 0.09 | 56 ** ± 2.83 |
| F | ** | ** |
| CV% | 6.39 | 4.29 |
Means ± SE (n = 4), Asterisks indicate significant differences at 5% (*) and 1% (**) probability, relative to the control as indicated by Dunnett’s test.