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Effect of various presowing treatments on seed germination of Heracleum candicans Wall. ex DC.: a high value medicinal plant

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Authors: Joshi, M.; Dhar, U.

Source: Seed Science and Technology, Volume 31, Number 3, October 2003, pp. 737-743(7)

Publisher: International Seed Testing Association

DOI: https://doi.org/10.15258/sst.2003.31.3.22

The paper describes the effect of presowing treatments to improve percentage germination and reduce mean germination time (MGT). Of the various pretreatments tried, 14 days chilling at 4°C significantly (P<0.05) improved percentage germination (88.89%). Upon reducing the chilling duration (7 days) the improvement in germination was accompanied by increase in MGT. The lowest MGT was achieved through KNO3 treatment. Germination response varied significantly (P<0.05) between populations. Possible reasons for such variation is discussed.

Document Type: Research Article

Publication date: 01 October 2003

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