Analysis of physical and physiological quality in bean seeds (Phaseolus vulgaris) var. Panamito

Abstract

The use of quality seed for bean production is one of the most profitable investments for the farmer and amply justifies research in appropriate techniques to generate it. Objectives. To determine the quality of bean seed by using seed germination evaluation parameters. Method. A bibliographic review of seed quality analysis was carried out in databases such as Scopus, SciELO and Redalyc; a completely randomized design (CRD) of 25 seeds by four replications and 9 treatments with 9 days from sowing to germination was used. Tool. The infostat software was used for statistical calculations and diagrams. Results. For physical quality, 48.88% purity was obtained, which is acceptable according to the seed production and certification standard, and 9.1% seed moisture is considered low according to the bibliography; for physiological quality, the germination percentage was 77%, which is considered low, and a cultural value of 37.63%, which shows low seed quality and low viability.