Research Article | Published: 01 December 2007

Effect of different growth environments on seed germination and growth performance of seedlings of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal)

Jitendra S. Butola and Sher Singh Samant

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 529-534 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-2A726C | Cite this article

Abstract

The present study examines the effect of different environmental conditions on seed germination, growth and survival of the seedlings and identifies the best propagation condition for mass multiplication of Withania somnifera Dunal. The seed germination in laboratory condition was significantly (P<0.05) higher (83%) as compared to that in polyhouse (31.11%) and open beds (24.44%); however, no germination was found in wasteland. The overall performance of the species was best under polyhouse condition compared to open nursery beds. The plant height was strongly and positively correlated (P<0.01) with all the morphological traits excluding number of branches and number of primary roots, as an indicator of healthy seedlings of this species. Considering high medicinal and commercial values as well as natural availability of this species in sub-tropical region of Kullu valley, Himachal Pradesh, promotion of this species in cultivation has been suggested.

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Butola, J.S. and Samant, S.S., 2007. Effect of different growth environments on seed germination and growth performance of seedlings of Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera Dunal). Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(4), pp.529-534. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-2A726C

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