For extended longevity of Oroxylum indicum seeds, relationship of viability with respect to different moisture contents and storage temperatures were analyzed. Being orthodox, seeds are tolerant to desiccation as well as to low temperatures like - 1960C. Normally seeds remain viable up to 6 months, but at -100C with 5% moisture content, 80% viability was retained even after two year storage.
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