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Hydrogen Peroxide Seeds Germination

On the Application of Hydrogen Peroxide in Seed Germination

Seed germination is related to the initiation of vitality, and its process is complicated and influenced by various factors. In recent years, the effect of hydrogen peroxide in seed germination has gradually become more and more important to everyone.

Hydrogen peroxide, a chemical substance, has unique functions in the process of seed germination. First, it can break the dormancy state of seeds. Seed dormancy is endowed by nature to ensure that seeds germinate at the right time. However, sometimes, due to too deep dormancy, seeds are difficult to germinate in time. Hydrogen peroxide can act on the physiological mechanism of seeds to promote their dormancy to break. Or because hydrogen peroxide participates in the internal signal transduction pathway of seeds, activates related enzymes, restarts the internal physiological activities of seeds, and then breaks through the dormancy barrier.

Second, it is created in the seed germination environment, and hydrogen peroxide also plays a role. Moderate concentration of hydrogen peroxide can improve the microenvironment around the seeds. If it can regulate the soil redox potential, it can provide a more suitable chemical atmosphere for seed germination. And it can affect the soil microbial community, inhibit the growth of harmful microorganisms, create a safe place for seed germination, and help the seed root system grow smoothly.

Furthermore, in the internal metabolism of seeds, hydrogen peroxide has active guidance. When seeds germinate, a lot of energy and substances need to be synthesized. Hydrogen peroxide can participate in the respiration and metabolism of seeds, regulate the electron transfer chain, and make energy supply more efficient. At the same time, it affects the balance of hormones in seeds, such as auxin, cytokinin, etc. These hormones are of great significance to the growth and differentiation of seed radicle and germ, and ensure the orderly progress of seed germination at all stages.

However, when using hydrogen peroxide in seed germination, it is necessary to be careful about its concentration. Excessive hydrogen peroxide is highly oxidizing, which may damage the cell structure of seeds, damage the integrity of cell membranes, cause intracellular material extravasation, or inactivate key enzymes in seeds, hinder the normal germination of seeds, and even cause seed death. Excessive hydrogen peroxide is difficult to achieve the expected effect, and cannot effectively break dormancy, regulate metabolism, and change the environment.

Therefore, when using hydrogen peroxide to promote seed germination, it is necessary to study the characteristics of various seeds in detail to explore their suitable concentration and treatment time. After precise operation, hydrogen peroxide can be used in seed germination to demonstrate its full potential, promoting vitality and nourishing all things.