Research Article | Published: 01 June 2007

Enhancing germination potential of three leguminous tree species through pre-sowing seed treatments

Avtar Singh and G. P. S. Dhillon

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 145-146 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-YBQBJZ | Cite this article

Abstract

Seeds of three leguminous tree species (Acacia nilotica, Prosopis cineraria and Leucaena leucocephala were treated with six pre-sowing treatments viz. Control, soaking in cold water, hot water treatment, boiling water treatment, acid treatment (conc. H2SO4) for 15 minutes and acid treatment for 30 minutes. Significant differences were observed among treatments in all tree species. Boiling water treatment recorded highest germination in Acacia nilotica (72.3%), Prosopis cineraria (54%) and Leucocephala (68.3%).

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Singh, A. and Dhillon, G.P.S., 2007. Enhancing germination potential of three leguminous tree species through pre-sowing seed treatments. Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(2), pp.145-146. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-YBQBJZ

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2007

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