Association between the artificial aging test and the natural storage of coffee seeds

作者：Tatiana Botelho, Fantazzini; Dellyzete Veiga Franco da, Rosa; Cristiane Carvalho, Pereira; Diego de Sousa, Pereira; Marcelo Ângelo, Cirillo; Paulo César, Ossani

来源：Journal of Seed Science, 2018, 40(2): 164-172.

DOI：10.1590/2317-1545v40n2188120

<jats:p>Abstract: The accelerated aging test is recognized as an efficient method for evaluating the vigor of seed lots and for estimating their storage potential. Thus, this work aimed to evaluate the association between artificial aging and natural storage of coffee seeds, through the correlation factor analysis. Seeds of four cultivars of Coffea arabica L. (Catuaí Amarelo, Arara, Catiguá, and Mundo Novo) and one of Coffea canephora Pierre (Apoatã) were used. Part of the newly-harvested seeds were aged in a growth chamber under controlled temperature and relative humidity conditions (42 ºC and 100% RH) for periods of 0, 4, 6, 8, and 10 days. The other part of the seeds was stored in tri-wall paper packaging for a period of 2, 4, and 6 months in a non-climate-controlled environment. Artificial aging allows predictions on the storage potential of coffee seeds, although the artificial aging periods depend on the cultivars.</jats:p>

• 出版日期2018-6
• 单位中国林业科学研究院