Research Article | Published: 01 September 2008

Studies on seed source variation in Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.

Nawa Bahar

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 417-422 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-CET75F | Cite this article

Abstract

Source variation study of Albizia lebbeck was undertaken to identify the superior seed sources for production of quality seedling. Twenty nine seed sources sampled from the greater part of its natural range. Variation for most of the studied characters indicated non-clinal pattern. On average, the population of Dehra Dun (Uttarakhand), Kathua (Jammu & Kashmir) and Tirunelveli (Tamil Nadu) were found to be the best on the basis of weight, germination percent and vigour index of seed as an important criterion for delineating the superior seed source. This preliminary investigation will be useful for further improvement of the species for better productivity.

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Bahar, N., 2008. Studies on seed source variation in Albizia lebbeck (L.) Benth.. Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(3), pp.417-422. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-CET75F

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