Research Article | Published: 01 December 2002

Influence of stone size on seed quality characters of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana)

P. Srimathi, K. Malarkodi and K. Parameswari

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 9 | Issue: 3/4 | Page No. 148-150 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-04OW07 | Cite this article

Abstract

The stone of ber (Ziziphus mauritiana) cv. cola were size graded using round perforated metal sieves of size 28/64", 26/64", 24/64"and 22/64". Seed quality characters in terms of germination (%), root and shoot length (cm), dry matter production (mg 10 sl-1) and vigour index were more in medium sized stones compared to large and small sized stones. The maximum recovery percentage, number of seedlings produced per 100 graded stones with 24/64" round perforated sieve are recommended for production of better quality seedlings in ber.

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Srimathi, P., Malarkodi, K. and Parameswari, K., 2002. Influence of stone size on seed quality characters of Ber (Ziziphus mauritiana). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 9(3/4), pp.148-150. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2002-04OW07

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2002

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