Effect of salinity stress and genetical parameterers estimation of some burley (Hordeum Vulgare L.) Cultivars lines in seed germination and seedling primary growth stage
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 117-127

Abstract
  Increased salt tolerance is essential need for sustainable barley production in areas with risk of salinisation. This requires new genetic sources of salt tolerance, and more efficient techniques for identifying salt-tolerant germplasms. This study, conduct to access salt tolerance in primary growth ...  Read More

Effect of some Growth regulators on Seed germination characters and Seedling primary growth of Canola ( Brassica napus L. )
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 185-192

Abstract
  In order to study on effect of Salicylic acid (SA) and Methyl Jasmonate on germination and seedling growth of canola Hyola401 cultivar, this research in laboratory and greenhouse were conducted based on completely randomized design (CRD) by four replications. Salicylic acid (SA) and Methyl Jasmonate ...  Read More

Effect of temperature and seed size on some seed germination and seedling vigor properties of Salad burbent (Poterium sanguisorba)
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 129-138

Abstract
  This study was carried out to evaluate the effects of temperature and seed size onseed germination characteristics and initial seedling growthproperties of Salad burbent )Poterium sanguisorba(. For this purpose a factorial experiment in complete randomized block design with four replications was performed. ...  Read More

Effect of seed moisture content at harvesting time on seed germinability of two oilseed rape (Brassica napus L.) cultivars in Dezfoul region
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 139-146

Abstract
  In order to evaluation of moisture content at harvesting of two Oilseed Rape(Brassica napus L.) a study was conducted in 2007- 2009 in Dezfoul region. Therefore, samples of Hyola 401 and Hyola 308 seeds at 10, 15, 25 and 35% moisture content at harvest were taken from the field in Dezfoul and tested ...  Read More

Study on Effect delayed Sowing of mother plants on seed vigor of some spring rapeseed (Brassica napus L.) cultivars by standard germination test
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 147-160

Abstract
  To study the effects of mother plant delayed sowing date on seed germination and seed vigor of 10 spring rapeseed cultivars, an experiment was conducted in two years (2006-2007). In the first year, 10 cultivars of spring rapeseed were planted in research field of seed and Plant Improvement Institute, ...  Read More

Status and contamination rate of informal wheat seeds to seed-born diseases in Golestan province
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 161-171

Abstract
  An investigation to show importance of contamination of informal wheat seed to seed-borne diseases were conducted in Golestan Province. In 2007, a field survey was conducted in growing wheat fields using informal seed for planting in 6 towns of Golestan Province as Aliabad, Aghghala, Gorgan, Kalaleh, ...  Read More

Allelopathic effect of Sacsaoul (Haloxylon ammodenderon)extract on germination and some seedling characteristics of Standard crested wheat grass (Agropyron desertorum)
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 173-183

Abstract
  Allelopathy is the interaction of plants on each other through releasing allelochemicals in environment. In this study, allelopathic effects of sacsaoul (Haloxylon ammodenderon)aerial and underground parts extracts, in a compeletly randomized design (CRD) with 5 replications was tested on seed germination ...  Read More

Growth inhibitory effects of Clary Sage(Salvia sclarea L.) on some seed germination characteristics of Red Brome (Bromus tomentellusBoiss)
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 193-202

Abstract
  Allelopatic interactions between plants can affect different stages of their lives. In this study, allelopathic effects of Salvia sclarea uppers, underground parts and flower extracts, in a compeletly randomized design (CRD) with 4 replications was tested on seed germination speed and percent root and ...  Read More

Mean germination time as an indicator of seed vigour of some maize (Zea mays L.) hybrids and inbredline
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 203-221

Abstract
  To determine relationship between mean germination time (MGT) and seed vigour in maize Hybrids and liness an experiment was conducted in the Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ferdowsi in year 2008. Germination test was carried out utilizing six maize Hybrids and liness (DC370, SC704, KSC400, OSSK713, ...  Read More

Response of safflower genotypes (Carthamus tinctorius L.) to salinity stress via germination and early seedling growth
Volume 1, Issue 2 , December 2012, Pages 212-222

Abstract
  Salinity stress is one of the most common constraints to crop productivity in the world. Therefore it is of prime necessity trying to find suitable resistant genotypes to this limiting factor. In order to study the effect of osmotic potential, on germination and early seedling growth of ten genotypes ...  Read More