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Title: | Germination biology of bauhinia monandra Kurz : effect of chemical and growth performance in different soil types |
Authors: | Anoliefo, G O Gill, L S |
Keywords: | tolerant species urban forestry |
Issue Date: | 1992 |
Publisher: | Kerala Agricultural University |
Citation: | Agricultural Research Journal of Kerala, 30(1), 6-10. |
Abstract: | Germination studies on the seeds Bauhinia monandra Kurz were carried out. Seeds were subjected to various treatments like scarification with sand paper, treatment with boiling water, 70% FhSCU, HC1, HNCb, methanol and seed extract. Effect of soil depth, and soil types on germination %, relative growth rate and biomass were also studied. The germination was found to be epigeal. Chemical treatment with methanol and scarification with sand paper resulted in 100% germination. Soil depth of 4 cm and sandy soil with a pH of 7.5 i 0.1 were found to be ideal for high percentage germination of B. monandra (60 ± 9.9 and 60 ± 11.5 respectively). Seedling abnormalities like curled and knotty roots were recorded. There was a definite correlation between pod-length and number of seeds per pod. |
URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/3645 |
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