EFFECTS OF SEED PRIMING ON GERMINATION OF NIGELLA SATIVA L. AND COMPARISON OF GERMINATION PERFORMANCE WITH YIELD PARAMETERS IN FIELD CONDITIONS

Effects of Seed Priming on Germination of Nigella sativa L. and Comparison of Germination Performance with Yield Parameters in Field Conditions

The utilization of Nigella sativa L., commonly known as black cumin, in traditional and medicinal practices is well-documented, attributing to its wide-ranging biological activities.Given its significance, this study explores the efficacy of various seed priming treatments (control, distilled water, potassium humate, and gibberellic acid) under lab

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Exposure to increased environmental complexity during rearing reduces fearfulness and increases use of three-dimensional space in laying hens (Gallus gallus domesticus)

The complexity of the rearing environment is important for behavioral development and fearfulness.The aim of this study was to test the hypothesis that laying hens reared in a complex aviary system with exposure to mild intermittent stressors, would be less fearful, less sensitive to stress, and would use elevated areas of the pen more often as adu

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