Seeds were collected from different direction and distance in the vicinity of cement factory. The seeds collected were tested for their germination parameters, to determine response of cement deposition. It was observed that the seeds collected from sites where cement deposition was higher were having lesser germination parameters compared to those which were collected from control sites.
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