Research Article | Published: 01 June 2016

Seed storage and germination studies of Garcinia talbotii Raizada ex Santapau seeds - an endemic tree from Western Ghats of India

T. Sabu, P.S.  Shameer, Chandrasenan Rajeswary Chitra, N. Mohanan and Chandran Anilkumar

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 23 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 73-78 | 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-D2Y6M3 | Cite this article

Abstract

Seeds of Garcinia talbotii remained viable hardly for two weeks in open room conditions. As part of ex-situ conservation of Garcinia talbotii, seeds longevity was studied since seeds are the main propagule. For this, the relationship of seed viability with respect to different moisture content and storage temperature were analyzed. Seed storage behaviour is also investigated. Being recalcitrant, seeds are desiccation sensitive as well as chilling sensitive. During hermetic storage of seeds at 300C /70 % RH seeds retained viability about 6 months.

Keywords

Ex-situ Conservation, Garcinia talbotii, Seed Germination, Viability, Storage

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Sabu, T., Shameer, P., Chitra, C.R., Mohanan, N. and Anilkumar, C., 2016. Seed storage and germination studies of Garcinia talbotii Raizada ex Santapau seeds - an endemic tree from Western Ghats of India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 23(2), pp.73-78. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2016-D2Y6M3

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