Germination of Convolvulaceae Family Species under Different Light and Temperature Conditions and Sowing Depth

Ipomoea grandifolia, I. nil, and Merremia aegyptia have been important weeds to different crops, causing problems mainly in culture systems. The objective of this work was to evaluate the germinative behaviour of these species under different conditions of temperature (15, 20, 25, 30, and 35 degrees C), light (presence and absence) and sowing depth (0; 0,5; 1; 5; 10; 12; 15; and 20 cm) in soils with different textures. The results showed that species incubated at 20 up to 25 degrees C presented optimal germination. The species presented better germination capacity under no light condition. In relation to soil texture, the results showed that I. grandifolia presented better capacity of germination at greater depths in sandy-clay soil. Both Ipomoea species presented better germination on heavy-clay soil surface. M. aegyptia presented better germination on sandy-clay surface compared to heavy-clay soil. However, germination at greater depths was better in heavy-clay soil.