Influences of seed priming with Spirulina platensis extract on seed quality properties in black gram (Vigna mungo L.)

Abstract

Black gram (Vigna mungo L.) is a high nutrient pulse crop. Its seed quickly and easily deteriorates after harvest, resulting in poor planting material production that must be improved accordingly by seed enhancement methods. The blue-green microalgae Spirulina platensis contains variously beneficial substances, including macro and micro nutrients, vitamins, amino acids and antioxidants...