Research Article | Published: 01 March 2013

Polyembrony in Madhuca Longifolia Var. Latifolia - A New Report

Digambar N. Mokat, Y. V. Dalvi, Anil Mundotiya, Deepak Sabale, Satish S. Narkhede and S. G. Bhave

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 20 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 63-65 | 2013
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2013-B93M41 | Cite this article

Abstract

Madhuca longifolia var. latifolia (Roxb.) Chev. is an important multipurpose tree generally planted in rural area. Polyembrony in the said variety was not reported earlier. The total per cent germination of seed was 91% (546 seedlings), however polyembrony were observed in 4.76% (26 seedlings). Out of these polyembronic seedlings, there were 12 twins, 9 triplet and 5 multiple shoot seedlings. Polyembronic seedlings showed shorter root and shoot length as compared normal seedlings.

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Mokat, D.N., Dalvi, Y.V., Mundotiya, A., Sabale, D., Narkhede, S.S. and Bhave, S.G., 2013. Polyembrony in Madhuca Longifolia Var. Latifolia - A New Report. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 20(1), pp.63-65. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2013-B93M41

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