Research Article | Published: 01 December 1994

Standardization of Pre-sowing Treatments for Acacia millifera (Vahl.) Benth. Seeds

R. Jerlin and K. K. Vadivelu

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 17 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 284-287 | 1994
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1994-SV7941 | Cite this article

Abstract

Three scarifications methods, viz., hot water treatment, acid treatment and sand scarification were tried to break the dormancy (seed coat) for softening the seed coat of Acacia mellifera seeds. Among the treatments tried acid treatment for 10 minutes proved to be the best, which recorded higher germination, increased root length, shoot length and vigour. Alternative to acid method sand scarification can also be recommended for the softening of the seed coat of Acacia mellifera.

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Jerlin, R. and Vadivelu, K.K., 1994. Standardization of Pre-sowing Treatments for Acacia millifera (Vahl.) Benth. Seeds. Indian Journal of Forestry, 17(4), pp.284-287. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-1994-SV7941

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 1994

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