Gibberellic acid on the germination and vigour of buffel grass seeds

The use of quality seeds is of fundamental importance to the agricultural sector, in order to guarantee greater productivity, uniformity and the establishment of crops in general. Forage crops, however, have major germination problems, causing higher costs when establishing pastures, as they require higher sowing rates. In order to mitigate these situations, there has been an increasing search for alternatives that promote high germination rates without damaging the vigour of these seeds. Gibberellic acid has proved to be a potential alternative, since it is a natural substance produced by the plant and is closely linked to germination, growth and development, which has led to great efficiency in increasing productivity in agriculture with its use.