The objective of the present study was to evaluate the physiological potential of camu-camu (Myrciaria dubia (H.B.K.) McVaugh) seeds with different moisture contents (46 and 40%) under different storage conditions (laboratory environment - mean 26,5°C, cold storage at 20°C and 10°C) and periods (30, 60, 90, 120 and 150 days of storage). After each storage period, samples of the treatments were removed to evaluate moisture content and physiological quality of seeds. The reduction of moisture content negatively affected the viability and vigor of seeds and the temperature of 10ºC was unfavorable for the storage of seeds. Camu-camu seeds should be stored with high moisture content (close of 46%) and, preferentially, at a temperature of 20°C to maintain viability and vigor for larger period of time.
seed conservation; recalcitrant; seed viability and vigour
