Seed priming was
used in barley to increase seed
germination and tolerance on stress exposure.
Barley seeds were treated with PEG (Polyethylene 6000 mw). After 7 days
our results showed that, seed priming
treatments significantly (p≤ 0.01)
affected germination percentage, normality seedling percentage,
and germination index. Seed priming with PEG increased
germination characteristics as the
compared to the unprimed. Also, priming
increased catalase as compared to the unprimed seeds. Therefore, the
highest germination characteristics and catalase activity were attained
from priming with PEG.
