Research Article | Published: 01 March 2004

Seed source variation for germination and seedling growth characters in two species of Seabuckthorn in cold deserts of Himachal Pradesh

Hari Paul Sankhyan, R. N. Sehgal and N. P. Bhrot

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 11 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 20-24 | 2004
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2004-T3N0FQ | Cite this article

Abstract

The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate the seed source variation for germination and seedling growth characters in Hippophae salicifolia D. Don and H. rhamnoides L. in cold deserts of Himachal Pradesh. Different seed sources varied significantly for per cent germination, per cent survival, shoot length, root length, collar diameter, number of branches and Seedling Vigour Index.  Non-significant variation was observed for dry shoot and dry root weight in both the species. Chango, Sissu and Kuppa seed sources of the former and Tabo, Sissu and Chango sources of the latter species were found to be superior and seed may be collected from these sources to raise superior planting stock for afforestation.

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Sankhyan, H.P., Sehgal, R.N. and Bhrot, N.P., 2004. Seed source variation for germination and seedling growth characters in two species of Seabuckthorn in cold deserts of Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 11(1), pp.20-24. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2004-T3N0FQ

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2004

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