Research Article | Published: 25 December 2018

Reproductive Phenology of Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr.

R. Deepakkumar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 25 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 215-220 | 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2018-43331C | Cite this article

Abstract

Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr. is a fast growing, large size deciduous tree which is widely used for Jhingan gum extraction, timber, ornamental and medicinal purpose. The better understanding of phenology will help us to efficient utilization of these trees in urban landscapes and agroforestry systems. The present investigation revealed that L. coromandelica was starts flowering from Mid-January to March. It has a mean of 26 flowers per inflorescence with 0.54 % fruit set and 0.80% seed set around.The fruits attain harvest maturity at 18th week after anthesis with a distinctive colour change from light red to darker red colour. Seeds are orthodox in nature and have maximum of 52.67% germination.

Keywords

Lannea coromandelica, Jhingan phenology, Harvest index, Seed characteristics

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Deepakkumar, R., 2018. Reproductive Phenology of Lannea coromandelica (Houtt.) Merr.. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 25(4), pp.215-220. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2018-43331C

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Manuscript Published on 25 December 2018

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