Research Article | Published: 20 September 2019

Seed Germination and storage behavior of Pittosporum eriocarpum Banks. ex Gaertn.: An endemic species of North-West Himalaya

Bhavana Joshi, Giriraj Singh Panwar and Kumar Ambrish

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 42 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 239-242 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-3A3KJ3 | Cite this article

Abstract

Pittosporum eriocarpum Banks. ex Gaertn. (Pittosporaceae) is an endemic and threatened species of the North-West Himalaya and locally known as Agni. In this study the seed viability, seed germination and storage behavior of seeds was studied stored at different temperature. Maximum viability was reported in fresh seeds (98.21%) while the maximum germination percentage (87.11%) was observed in 6-months old seeds stored in refrigerator (polythene). Application of Gibberellic acid has improved the seed germination (54.13%) and to overcome the morpho-physiological dormancy of the seed to an extent.

Keywords

Pittosporum eriocarpum, Endangered, Endemic, North west Himalaya, Gibberellic acid, Germination, Moisture content, Seed, Viability

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Joshi, B., Panwar, G.S. and Ambrish, K., 2019. Seed Germination and storage behavior of Pittosporum eriocarpum Banks. ex Gaertn.: An endemic species of North-West Himalaya. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(3), pp.239-242. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-3A3KJ3

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