Variations in seed germination of Hippophae salicifolia with different presoaking treatments |
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Authors: | S Airi ID Bhatt A Bhatt RS Rawal U Dhar |
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Institution: | (1) G.B. Pant Institute of Himalayan Environment and Development, Kosi- Katarmal, Almora, 263 643 (UK), India |
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Abstract: | Mature seeds of H. salicifolia, collected from five provenances (i.e. Hanuman Chatti, Helang, Lata, Rambara and Janggal Chatti) in west Himalaya, India,
were treated with stratification (at 4°C for 15, 30 and 60 days) and in different concentrations of GA3 (5, 10, 20 mM), KNO3 (50, 100, 200 mM) and Thiourea (50, 100, 200 mM) solution to determine the variations in seed germination. Results reveal
that the germination rates of seeds from different provenances under different pre-sowing treatments are significantly increased
compared to those in control (24%–30%). The seeds treated with Thiourea (100 mM) have highest germination rate (76%–83% for
different seed sources), followed by those (63%–71% for different seed sources) pretreated with stratification (4°C, 30 days).
GA3 treatment significantly shortens the mean germination time (MGT) and improves seed germination percentage. Considering
the practical applicability and cost effectiveness, thiourea (100 mM) and stratification (at 4°C) treatments for seed germination
are recommended for mass multiplication through seeds of H. salicifolia in village/forest nurseries of the west Himalaya, India. |
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Keywords: | Seed germination percentage Hippophae salicifolia presoaking treatment stratification Thiourea |
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