Research Article | Published: 01 September 1995

Growth Performance of Grewia optiva Burrett Seedlings in different Growing Media

R. K. Nayital, D. P. Sarma and K. S. Verma

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 18 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 239-241 | 1995
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1995-985B1E | Cite this article

Abstract

Growth performance of the seedlings of Grewia optiva Burrett was recorded in relation to six growing media. A mixture of soil, sand and farmyard manure in ratio 1:3:6 was found to be the best followed by 1:2:4 as second best growth medium.

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Nayital, R.K., Sarma, D.P. and Verma, K.S., 1995. Growth Performance of Grewia optiva Burrett Seedlings in different Growing Media. Indian Journal of Forestry, 18(3), pp.239-241. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1995-985B1E

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 1995

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