Research Article | Published: 01 June 1998

Germination, growth and nodulation studies in three important nitrogen fixing tree species

R. R. Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 21 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 128-130 | 1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1998-4Y06DX | Cite this article

Abstract

Maximum germination percentage was obtained in Dalbergia sissoo (77.6%) and minimum in Acacia nilotica (65.9%). After 90 days sowing the survival percentage was more in Dalbergia sissoo (68.2%) and minimum in Acacia nilotica (62.4%). Maximum shoot length was obtained in Acacia nilotica (44.40 cm) and minimum in Dalbergia sissoo (24.63 cm). Root length was more in Prosopis cineraria (97.67 cm) and lowest in Dalbergia sissoo (75.20 cm). Root/shoot was maximum in Prosopis cineraria (3.68) and minimum in Acacia nilotica (2.03). Nodulation was more in Dalbergia sissoo (14.72) followed by Acacia nilotica (10.45) and lowest in Prosopis cineraria (9.65) after 90 days sowing.

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Singh, R.R., 1998. Germination, growth and nodulation studies in three important nitrogen fixing tree species. Indian Journal of Forestry, 21(2), pp.128-130. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1998-4Y06DX

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 1998

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