Sorghum Seed Vigor as Affected by Storage Duration

Abstract

Sorghum (Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench.) was primarily used as food and feed in Indonesia. Although it has spread in many locations, productivity remains low because of a low emergence percentage and poor stand establishment. One of the most critical elements contributing to this low output is seed vigor. Farmers typically preserve their seed for the following season. Sorghum seed is typically stored in standard storage facilities and other types of warehouses. Environmental factors influencing seed quality in storage include seed viability at harvest, initial seed moisture content, mechanical damage during seed processing, packaging material, temperature and humidity in storage, and biochemical injury of seed tissue. The effect of the storage period on sorghum seed will be discussed in this research.