Research Article | Published: 01 June 2004

Effect of drought on seed quality and germination of Acacia senegal Willd.

L. N. Harsh, M. D. Bohra, Hamid A. Khan and J. C. Tewari

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 27 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 181-185 | 2004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2004-83MDP1 | Cite this article

Abstract

Acacia senegal Willd. is source of gum arabic and one of the important agroforestry components in arid regions of India. It produces polymorphic seeds. In general, seeds do not require any pre-treament for germination under nursery environment. Seeds can be stored for two years and after that seed viability is reduced. Smaller seeds have low germination value and need to be discarded if the quality seedlings are to be raised in nursery. Drought affects the seed quality and seed size is especially often reduced.

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Harsh, L.N., Bohra, M.D., Khan, H.A. and Tewari, J.C., 2004. Effect of drought on seed quality and germination of Acacia senegal Willd.. Indian Journal of Forestry, 27(2), pp.181-185. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2004-83MDP1

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