Evaluation of quality of tomato (Lycopersicum esculentum L.) seeds

Abstract

The aim of the study was to evaluate the quality of seeds of seven varieties of tomatoes. Average germination energy was 76%, while the average total germ inability was 85%. The lowest germination energy is achieved variety Merkati 65%, while the largest 85% reached variety Heinz 1370. Variety Heinz 1370 has achieved the highest total germinability of 93%. Health status of all investigated cultivars was correct and all values observed parameters the quality seeds are within the legally prescribed limits.

Cilj ispitivanja bio je ocena kvaliteta semena sedam sorti paradajza. Prosečna energija klijanja bila je 76%, dok je prosečna ukupna klijavost bila 85%. Najmanju energiju klijanja postigla je sorta Merkati 65%, dok je najveću postigla sorta Heinz 1370 85%. Sorta Heinz 1370 postigla je i najveću ukupnu klijavost od 93%. Zdravstveno stanje svih ispitivanih sorti bilo je ispravno, što zadovoljava zakonom propisane vrednosti.