Research Article | Published: 01 December 2012

Effect of Pre-Sowing Treatment of Enterolobium Contortisiliquum (Vell.) Morong Seed

Nawa Bahar

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 35 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 443-446 | 2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-6Y9155 | Cite this article

Abstract

Enterolobium contortisiliquum a nitrogen fixing tree species produces hardcoated and light brown colour seeds. Seed has physical dormancy due to hardiness of testa. Suitable pretreatment to break the dormancy was investigated. Germination was enhanced from 5.87% (untreated) to 93.17% (mechanical scarification). Although mechanical scarification treatment gives early, uniform and highest germination but it is not practicable in large-scale purposes. Therefore, sulphuric acid for 30 minutes soaking is recommended.

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Bahar, N., 2012. Effect of Pre-Sowing Treatment of Enterolobium Contortisiliquum (Vell.) Morong Seed. Indian Journal of Forestry, 35(4), pp.443-446. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2012-6Y9155

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