The P5 (GA3, 300 ppm) has shown maximum values for germination per cent and seedling parameters. Minimum values for germination per cent, plant height and vigour index has been seen when seeds are treated with NAA 400 ppm (P15). Minimum values for collar diameter, fresh and dry shoot weight, fresh and dry root weight, total biomass and SQI are recorded when seeds are not treated P0 (Control) at all.
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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2009
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