Elemental Mapping and Quantities in Different Soybean Seed Colors Using Micro X-Ray Fluorescence and Their Correlations with Germination

Micro X-ray fluorescence (μ-XRF) possesses a powerful analytical technique able to detect macro- and micro-elements. Each plant variety has unique elemental composition important role in the germination process. The aims of this study were (1) map elements quantities soybean seed coat endosperm, (2) investigate how various might mediate inter-relationship or correlation between within genotypes with different colors, (3) that targeted morphological characteristics especially would be affected by elements. A μ-XRF was used for analysis quantification. Three Indonesian study: greenish, black, yellowish. In study, we found silicon (Si) magnesium (Mg) have significant correlation. high quantity Si element embryo axis positive root length. Mg which is evenly distributed on endosperm normal germination. seeds negative imbibition water absorption. Based comparison three genotypes, black genotype superior terms higher Thus, can as reference determining superiority at stage.