Research Article | Published: 01 December 2005

Enhancement of seed germination in hard coated seeds of Cassia fistula L.

Syed Miftahul Hasnat and Ramesh Chandra Thapliyal

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 12 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 229-230 | 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2005-9SO784 | Cite this article

Abstract

Cassia fistula L. is an important source of timber and non-timber forest produce. The seeds of this specie suffer from seed coat imposed dormancy and require pre-treatment to enhance germination. This study was undertaken to identify better pre-treatment for enhancement of germination in hard coated seeds of Cassia fistula. The seeds were subjected to different pre-treatment, viz., control, manual scarification, soaking in gibberellic acid, in cold water, hot water, and acid scarification for varying periods. Among different pre-treatments manual scarification and acid scarification were found to be the best pre-treatments in terms of germination percentage and mean germination time. However, untreated seeds showed eleven per cent germination.

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Hasnat, S.M. and Thapliyal, R.C., 2005. Enhancement of seed germination in hard coated seeds of Cassia fistula L.. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 12(4), pp.229-230. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2005-9SO784

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2005

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