Research Article | Published: 01 March 2003

Influence of seed treatment on germination and initial seedling vigour of irrigated teak (Tectona grandis Linn.f.)

Poomaruthai Masilamani and K. Annadurai

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 26 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 48-52 | 2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-6VRA55 | Cite this article

Abstract

A study was conducted to find out the effect of pre-sowing treatments on the germination and seedling vigour of irrigated teak. The drupes, subjected to pre-sowing treatments were germinated under open condition.  Soaking and drying of drupes for 5 days at an interval of 12 hours followed by soaking in 2% Potassium Nitrate solution recorded 45 per cent germination against 21.3 per cent in the control. In addition to enhanced germination in 2% Potassium Nitrate treatment, seedling emergence took place within 17 days as against 21 days in control drupes.

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Masilamani, P. and Annadurai, K., 2003. Influence of seed treatment on germination and initial seedling vigour of irrigated teak (Tectona grandis Linn.f.). Indian Journal of Forestry, 26(1), pp.48-52. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-6VRA55

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