Journal of Bioprocessing & Biotechniques

Gaurav S Dave

Publications

• Short Communication
  Seaweed Pretreatment of Chickpea (Cicer arietinum) Enhances Post Harvest Preservation by Reducing Germination
  Author(s): Ritisha D Viththalpara, Ajaaj R Saiyad, Asha J Jani, Dipesh R Vara, Prashant D Kunjadia, Gaurav V Sanghvi, Devendra Vaishnav and Gaurav S DaveRitisha D Viththalpara, Ajaaj R Saiyad, Asha J Jani, Dipesh R Vara, Prashant D Kunjadia, Gaurav V Sanghvi, Devendra Vaishnav and Gaurav S Dave
  
  The plant growth enhancer property of seaweeds has been studied in different crops. Seaweed (Sargassum wightii and Uluva lectuca) were collected from costal region of Mangrol and studied for its effect on germination and storage of chickpea. Chickpea seeds were soaked in 1% seaweed extracts for 6 h and dried at room temperature before sowing for germination in the soil. Percentage of seeds germination was less in S. wightii (67%) and U. lectuca (65%) treated seeds as compared to control. Furthermore, the treatment also prolonged germination time as compared to untreated control. Seaweed extracts effects on seeds viability upon longer storage was affected by the storage conditions. For instance, storage of seeds treated with seaweeds extracts at room temperature was more affected as compared to 4-8°C and -20°C. .. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2155-9821.1000257

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