Research Article | Published: 01 August 2021

Seed Storage and Germination Performance in Knema attenuata - an Endemic Medicinal Tree  of  Western Ghats, India

Abdul Azeez Hussain and Ramachandra Kurup Rajvikraman

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 27 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 162-166 | 2020
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2021-U31W16 | Cite this article

Abstract

Detailed study on seed storage and germination trailed in Knema attenuata (Wall. ex Hook. f. & Thomson) Warb.– the IUCN Red Listed ‘least concern’ medicinal tree species revealed that seeds were of recalcitrant nature. Viability of the seeds could be maintained for a longer period of up to 6 months with 47%  Moisture content  (mc) when kept in closed polycarbonate bottles at seed bank condition [20±20C Temp. and 40% Relative Humidity (RH)]. The 55% seed germination under normal climatic condition could be enhanced to a much higher percentage (75±5) inside the mist house chamber (34±30C Temp. and 70-80% RH).

Keywords

Agroforestry, Ambient conditions, Criticalmoisture conditions, In-vitro conditions, Moisture content, Viability, Relative humidity, Recalcitrant seeds, (CMC)

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Hussain, A.A. and Rajvikraman, R.K., 2020. Seed Storage and Germination Performance in Knema attenuata - an Endemic Medicinal Tree  of  Western Ghats, India. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 27(3), pp.162-166. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2021-U31W16

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 05 March 2020

Manuscript Revised on 26 June 2020

Manuscript Accepted on 30 June 2020

Manuscript Published on 01 August 2021

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