Research Article | Published: 01 March 2007

Pre-Sowing Seed Treatments on Germination Behaviour of Albizia lebbeck

S. D. Bhardwaj, Manisha Kumar, Pankaj Panwar and Jagdeesh Gautam

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 55-57 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-I8B8FJ | Cite this article

Abstract

Pre-sowing seed treatments of Albizia lebbeck, on germination parameters were studied under both laboratory and nursery conditions. It was found that seeds pre-treated with concentrated sulphuric acid for 8 minutes followed by soaking in cold water for 3 hours gave significant germination under both the experimental conditions. The seeds subjected to boiling water for 4 to 7 minutes followed by cooling in cold water for 12 to 18 hours also proved to be effective in promoting germination.

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Bhardwaj, S.D., Kumar, M., Panwar, P. and Gautam, J., 2007. Pre-Sowing Seed Treatments on Germination Behaviour of Albizia lebbeck. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(1), pp.55-57. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-I8B8FJ

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2007

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