SEED MASS AND HYDRATION CHARACTERISTICS OF MEDIASIA MACROPHYLLA (REGEL ET SCHMALH.) PIMENOV: Seed traits of Mediasia macrophylla

Zh.Е.  Aimenova; F.А.  Ubaev; Дуисебаев Duissebayev; G.Е.  Islamova; А.М.  Есимова; S.D.  Dzhumanov

doi:10.26577/bb107220263

Authors

Zh.Е. Aimenova M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8372-7007
Furkat M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0009-0003-3960-6835
Шынгискан M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6465-2118
G.Е. Islamova M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4835-4145
А.М. Есимова M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2456-0497
S.D. Dzhumanov M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan https://orcid.org/0009-0005-9526-9487

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26577/bb107220263

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Keywords:

Mediasia macrophylla, seeds, seed mass, imbibition, seed hydration

Abstract

Seed biology plays a crucial role in understanding plant reproduction, adaptation, and persistence in natural ecosystems. Studies of rare and endemic species are particularly important because information on their reproductive characteristics remains limited. The present study provides the first assessment of seed mass and hydration properties of the rare endemic species Mediasia macrophylla (Apiaceae). The aim of the study was to analyze seed mass, investigate imbibition dynamics, and visually assess changes in seed appearance during hydration. The research was focused on obtaining quantitative data on seed mass and water uptake characteristics as important components of the species’ reproductive biology. The methodology included macromorphological analysis using light microscopy, gravimetric determination of seed mass using batches of 100 seeds, and a gravimetric water uptake test with mass measurements recorded after 1, 3, 6, and 24 hours of soaking.

Author Biographies

Zh.Е. Aimenova, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Aimenova Zhanar Erkenovna (corresponding author) – PhD, Head of the Phytochemistry laboratory at M.Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University (Shymkent, Kazakhstan, e-mail: aimenova.zhanara@gmail.com)

Furkat, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Ubaev Furkat Abdivahapuly - master, PhD student at M.Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University (Shymkent, Kazakhstan, e-mail: furkhat.ubaev@mail.ru)

Шынгискан, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Duissebayev Shyngiskan Ergalievich – master, Researcher at Phytochemistry laboratory at M.Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University (Shymkent, Kazakhstan, e-mail: shyngys.86@mail.ru)

G.Е. Islamova, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Islamova Gulnur Erkinbaevna - master, Researcher at Phytochemistry laboratory at M.Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University (Shymkent, Kazakhstan, e-mail: gulnura_87_kz@mail.ru)

А.М. Есимова, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Esimova Anar Madenovna – candidate of chemical sciences, Associated Professor at the Department of Biotechnology at M.Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University (Shymkent, Kazakhstan, e-mail: anar_esimova@mail.ru)

S.D. Dzhumanov, M. Auezov South Kazakhstan Research University, Shymkent, Kazakhstan

Dzhumanov Smatulla Dzhoraevich – Head of the Department of Science and Monitoring at Aksu-Jabagly State Nature Reserve (Zhabagly village, Kazakhstan, e-mail: samat.reserve@mail.ru)