Research Article | Published: 01 December 2005

Effect of collection time, pre-sowing treatments and sowing time on the germinability of Sandal (Santalum Album L.) seeds under nursery conditions

Som Dutt and K. S. Verma

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 12 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 205-208 | 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2005-WR4A80 | Cite this article

Abstract

Sandal (Santalum album L.) is valuable for its fragrant heartwood and is one of the commercial tree species of India. It flowers and fruits twice in a year during March-April and September-October. Fruits are single seeded. Studies pertaining to the effect of collection time, pre-sowing treatments and sowing time on the germinability of its seeds revealed that September-October collected seeds performed better than March-April collected seeds. Maximum germination percentage (48.50%) and germination energy (35.00%) was registered under T4 (depleting of mesocarp) treatment for September-October collected seeds sown in April. Whereas minimum germination percentage (6.00%) and germination energy (4.00%) was recorded under T6 (control) treatment for March-April collected seeds when sown in the month of June. Minimum time taken for germination (23.75 days) was recorded under T4 (depleting of mesocarp) treatment for September-October collected seeds when sown in April and maximum time taken for germination (60 days) was registered under T6 (control) treatment for March -April collected seeds when sown in the month of June.

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Dutt, S. and Verma, K.S., 2005. Effect of collection time, pre-sowing treatments and sowing time on the germinability of Sandal (Santalum Album L.) seeds under nursery conditions. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 12(4), pp.205-208. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2005-WR4A80

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2005

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