Research Article | Published: 01 March 2004

Growth performance and biomass production in different clones of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis)

M. S. Hooda and R. S. Dhillon

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 41-43 | 2004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2004-G26F8H | Cite this article

Abstract

Six commercial clones of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis) were studied for seed morphological traits, germination, growth and biomass production. There were significant differences (P<0.05) among different clones for seed characters and germination. The germination per cent varied from 48.5 (C-64) to 87.5 per cent (123). Significant variations were also observed in seedlings growth at one year age in the nursery. Plant height and collar diameter varied from 16.9 to 31.1 cm, and 2.6 to 4.2 mm, respectively. The number of leaves varied from 18.4 to 43.8 and number of branches from 2.5 to 4 per cent. The seedling biomass varied significantly from 1.0 gm in 879-154 clone to 2.7 gm in local clone.

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Hooda, M.S. and Dhillon, R.S., 2004. Growth performance and biomass production in different clones of jojoba (Simmondsia chinensis). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 11(1), pp.41-43. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2004-G26F8H

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