Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology
Vol. 7 No. 2 (2023): Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology

The Effect of Maturity Level and Size on The Viability of Cinnamon Seeds at Different Storage Time Periods (Cinnamomum burmanii. L)

Eliza Mayura (National Research and Innovation Agency)
Herwita Idris (National Research and Innovation Agency)
Melati Melati (National Research and Innovation Agency)



Article Info

Publish Date
27 May 2023

Abstract

Cinnamomum burmanii L, a cinnamon plant developed in Indonesia, requires high-quality seeds, yet plant propagation faces challenges due to limited access to quality seeds at the appropriate time. This study aimed to determine the viability of cinnamon seeds from the level of maturity of the seeds and size. The experimental design used in this study was a randomized completed block design with a factorial pattern, with the first-factor treatment being the maturity level of the seeds, namely: 1) K1 (purple) and 2) K2 (purplish-green). The second factor was the size of the seeds, namely: 1) U1 (large size) and 2) U2 (small size) at different storage times, namely at the beginning of storage, 4,7, and 10 days after storage. The observed variables included water and carbohydrate content, germination, and seed vegetative growth (seed height, number of leaves, leaf length, leaf width, roots, and root length). The results showed that the interaction of cinnamon seeds with large size and purple maturity level had the highest viability in all storage periods. Germination reaches 70%, carbohydrate content 15.28%, and moisture content 10.51% ten days after storage.

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jaast

Publisher

Subject

Agriculture, Biological Sciences & Forestry

Description

Journal of Applied Agricultural Science and Technology (JAAST) is an international journal, focuses on applied agricultural science and applied agricultural technology in particular: agricultural mechanization, food sciences, food technology, agricultural information technology, agricultural ...