Effect of soaking solution type on seed viability and seedling growth of Bonita and Loblita cayenne (Capsicum frutescens l.)

Abstract

The problem with the inhibition of the germination process of cayenne seeds is the presence of capsaicin substances contained in cayenne seeds that can inhibit the germination process. This research aims to get varieties that have better quality between Bonita and Loblita based on the interaction that occurs between varieties and types of cayenne seed soaking solutions. This study used a factorial Randomized Group Design with 2 factors and 3 replications. The first factor was cayenne pepper varieties (Bonita and Loblita) while the second factor was the type of soaking solution (PGPR, IAA, KNO3, hot water, and control). The results showed a very significant interaction between cayenne varieties and seed soaking solution. Bonita variety has a superior quality based on the variables of germination, speed of growth and uniformity of growth while the Loblita variety is superior in the variables of maximum growth potential and maximum growth potential. The second factor is the type of KNO3 soaking solution for all seed viability variables, while for seedling growth, hot water treatment is superior.