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Influence of Effective Microorganisms on Seed Germination and Plantlet Vigor of Selected Crops

M. F. B. Siqueira¹, C. P. Sudre^2,3, L. H. Almeida^2,3, A. P. R. Pegorer¹ and F. Akiba³

Mokichi Okada Faundation, Rio de Janeiro¹
National Research Council, Rio de Janeiro² and
Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro, Itaguai, Brazil³

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Abstract

Seeds were inoculated with Effective Microorganisms (EM) to investigate possible effects on germination and vigor. In preliminary tests, seeds were dipped for 10 minutes in Vairo (a biofertilizer produced by anaerobic fermentation of cow manure), distilled water (DW), and in concentrated EM solution, 1.0 percent EM, and 0.1 percent EM for 30 minutes and then planted in sand in a greenhouse. Germination, plant vigor and weight were evaluated. In a randomized experimental design, data showed statistically significant differences indicating that EM increased seed germination and vigor in carrot, cucumber, pea, beet, and tomato.