In this paper, observation on twin seedlings in Semecarpus kathalekanensis is reported. Out of 850 seeds germinated (from seven individuals), two seeds gave out twin seedlings. Further, the growth of twin seedlings with normal seedlings have been recorded and discussed here.
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Gunaga, R.P. and Vasudeva, R., 2011. A New report on twin seedlings in Semecarpus Kathalekanensis, a critically endangered tree species of the Myrisitca swamps of Western Ghats. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 18(4), pp.331-332. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2011-6YU7CZ
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