Research Article | Published: 20 September 2019

Seed Germination and Viability in African Teak, Milicia excelsa (Welw.) C.C. Berg- (Moraceae) - a promising timber tree

T. Sabu, Chandrasenan Rajeswary Chitra, S.M.  Surayya  Muhammed and Chandran Anilkumar

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 42 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 303-306 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-909K05 | Cite this article

Abstract

The occurrence of Milicia excelsa (Welw.) C.C. Berg, native to tropical Africa, commonly known as African Teak is reported in the forest plantation area of Alimukku, Punalur Forest Division, Kollam District, in Kerala (Sabu et al, 2018). An attempt is made to popularize and conserve this highly promising tree having multipurpose use, by raising seedlings through standardized seed germination protocols and evolving suitable seed storage conditions.

Keywords

Milicia excelsa, African Teak, Krishnamurthy, Desiccation, Conservation Seed germination, Storage, Viability, Punalur Forest Division, Kollon District, Kerala

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Sabu, T., Chitra, C.R., Muhammed, S.S. and Anilkumar, C., 2019. Seed Germination and Viability in African Teak, Milicia excelsa (Welw.) C.C. Berg- (Moraceae) - a promising timber tree. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(3), pp.303-306. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-909K05

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Manuscript Published on 20 September 2019

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