PF 10. Scarification of Clitorea ternatea L. seeds

The objective of this study was determine the effects of scarification with concentrated sulfuric acid (5 and 8 min), and immersion in water (24 and 48 hr) on germination of Clitoria ternatea L. Seeds were harvested in 116 days old trees, located at Ana Maria Campos farm, a very dry forest area, and weren’t stored. Experimental design used was a completely randomized, with 5 replications. 20 seeds were placed in petrie dishes. During 15 days daily counts were made, descarting germinated seeds. Were establish statistical difference (P < .0001) among treatments. Results showed that sulfuric acid positively affected germination, with values of 58.63 and 53.3% for 5 an 8 min respectively. Immersed in water Seeds and didn’t treated didn’t germinate. Treatment with sulfuric acid improve germination of Clitoria ternatea L. seeds