Research development method of chemical activation of light-independent oxidative processes at the seed material germination stage

Abstract

Studies of biochemical processes occurring in plant tissues indicate a significant role of interactions involving oxygen-containing compounds. Hydrogen peroxide is one of the oxidizing agents found in the structure of plant tissues, the most stable oxygen-containing substance. According to the results of experimental studies of the action of oxygen-containing compounds, including as activators of hydrogen peroxide, introduced into the composition of the moisturizing liquid used in the germination of seeds of cultivated plants, it was found that their use increases the activity of growth processes. Using the example of cucumber seedlings of the Mazai F1 variety, the best indicators were found in a two-component aqueous solution containing hydrogen peroxide (3.5×10-5 M) and cyclohexanone (1.75×10-5 M). The increase during the 48-part experiment was 175% compared to the comparison experiment conducted in distilled water. An assessment of the environmental safety of the proposed solutions containing oxygen-containing compounds in their composition has shown that they are safe in recommended concentrations as moisturizing liquids for seed germination.