Research Article | Published: 01 March 2011

Stone (seed) characterization of ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.)

S. S. Jagwan and N. Singh

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 18 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 55-58 | 2011
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2011-IS47HQ | Cite this article

Abstract

Morphological studies on seeds of eighteen cultivar conducted to characterize Ber on the basis of morphological characters seed shape, Seed colour, seed size, Seed weight, Seed apex, Seed base, Seed surface, Pulp/stone ratio. Maximum seed length was observed in Desi kathacultivar (2.7cm). Minimum stone weight was observed in Illaichi (0.4) while maximum seed weight was observed in Mirchia (1.71gm). These characters provide useful information for categorization of Ber cultivars and shown sufficient variability. It will be helpful for further scientific information and improvement of Ber crop through selection and hybridization. According to Red Data Book the Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. is a threatened species thus it needs to be conserve. The overall study of appropriate strategies to identify and compare elite cultivars of Ziziphus mauritiana Lam. of Meerut and Saharanpur Commissionaire of Western Uttar Pradesh.

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Jagwan, S.S. and Singh, N., 2011. Stone (seed) characterization of ber (Ziziphus mauritiana Lam.). Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 18(1), pp.55-58. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2011-IS47HQ

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