Research Article | Published: 25 December 2018

Assessment of seed damage and seed germination in endangered medicinal tree Glochidion tomentosum Dalz.

K. S. Jagadeesh, P. Niranjana and P. Sharanappa

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 25 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 229-232 | 2018
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2018-Z69918 | Cite this article

Abstract

Glochidion tomentosum (Euphorbiaceae) is an endangered medicinal tree endemic to Peninsular India region.  The present study aimed to assess the extent of damage caused by seed predator insect larvae and seed germination in Glochidion tomentosum. Different type of soils like Garden soil, Forest soil and Sandy soil were used for germination studies and also seedling survival and mean germination time were determined. Maximum germination percentage 56 % and seedling survival  87% was recorded in garden soil. Mean germination time was also varied among the different type of soil. Seedlings were successfully grown in botanical garden. This germination procedure would help for establishment of seedlings for considering ex situ conservation of Glochidion tomentosum.

Keywords

Glochidion tomentosum, Endangered tree, Medicinal plant, Seed Germination

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Jagadeesh, K.S., Niranjana, P. and Sharanappa, P., 2018. Assessment of seed damage and seed germination in endangered medicinal tree Glochidion tomentosum Dalz.. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 25(4), pp.229-232. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2018-Z69918

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Manuscript Published on 25 December 2018

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