The objective of the present study was to investigate different procedures for the accelerated aging test to evaluate the physiological quality of anise (Pimpinella asinum L.) seeds. Fours anise seedlots were tested for germination, seedling emergence, traditional and saturated salt (SSAA) accelerated aging at 41ºC, for 48, 72 and 96h. It was concluded that, among the accelerated aging protocols studied, the SSAA for 72h was appropriate to assess the physiological potential of anise seeds. It was also observed that seed water content after SSAA was lower and more uniform, thus presenting advantages in relation to the conventional procedure.
Pimpinella asinum; physiological quality; saturated NaCl solution; vigor
