[Comparative research on vitality and characteristics of seeds of Achyranthes bidentata in different producing area].
OBJECTIVE
To study the germination property of the seeds of Achyranthes bidentata from different producing area, providing foundation for choosing the better seed resources.


METHODS
The germination rate, germination energy, germination index, vigor and the characteristics of the seeds of A. bidentata from different producing area were compared, and the relative electric conductivity was measured. The characteristics of the seed were recorded through the Anymicro DSS YT-5M microscope digital camera, and the differences were analyzed.


RESULTS
Seed from Henan Boai and Hebei Anguo showed the better germination rate, germination energy, germination index and vigor.


CONCLUSIONS
The seeds from both Henan Boai and Hebei Anguo showed the better quality.
Li
Na
N
Institute of Chinese Materia Medica, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, BeiJing 100700, China.
Shao
Ai-Juan
AJ
Yuan
Yuan
Y
Lin
Shu-Fang
SF
Wu
Zhi-Gang
ZG
Wang
Fu-Tian
FT
Huang
Lu-Qi
LQ
D029044:Achyranthes / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*; D002681:China; D005843:Geography; D018525:Germination / Q000502:physiology*; D012639:Seeds / Q000378:metabolism / Q000502:physiology*