Seeds of Azadirachta indica collected from matured trees were treated with potassium chloride (KCI), potassium dihydrogen phosphate (KH2PO4), potassium nitrate (KNO3) and diammonium phosphate (DAP) each at two concentrations @ 1.0% and 2.0% for a duration of 24 hours. Seeds soaked in water served as control. Compared to control, soaking in 2% KH2PO4 gave maximum germination, shoot length and number of leaves and 1% KH2PO4 gave maximum root length.
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Manuscript Published on 01 March 1996
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