Research Article | Published: 01 March 1994

Effect of Tree Age on Germination and Seed and Pod Quality in Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.

C. Swaminathan, P. Srimathi and K. Sivagnanam

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 17 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 46-48 | 1994
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1994-20BP52 | Cite this article

Abstract

Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn., a native to the Amazon region is now widely planted in India for its economic value. Studies were designed to investigate the effect of age of trees on pod and seed attributes and on germination. Mature pods were collected from 4, 5, 6, 7 and 9 year old stands in the Forest College campus at Mettupalayam and utilized for the study. It is observed that seeds collected from 7 year old stand have germinated better, this may be ascribed to higher seed size and weight. Hence it may be concluded that seeds may be collected from 7 year old (middle aged) tree for better germination and seedling vigour.

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Swaminathan, C., Srimathi, P. and Sivagnanam, K., 1994. Effect of Tree Age on Germination and Seed and Pod Quality in Ceiba pentandra (L.) Gaertn.. Indian Journal of Forestry, 17(1), pp.46-48. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1994-20BP52

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 1994

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