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In-vitro Germination Studies on Hildegardia populifolia (Roxb.) Schott. & Endl. - an Endangered Tree Taxon


     

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The influential role of different factors such as acid scarification, media type, photoperiod, pH and additives on seed germination was investigated. The percentage of seed germination could be increased from 0-2 to 14-16% by subjecting the dry seeds to 30 minute scarification trcatment with conc. H2SO4. There seems to be a correlation between seed weight and germination percentage. The germination was better in half strength MS medium supplemented with GA3 (O.5mg/l). Seeds collected one month before harvesting time and cultured on half strength MS medium with GA, showed 90% germination. However they failed to grow beyond two leaf stage.
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The influential role of different factors such as acid scarification, media type, photoperiod, pH and additives on seed germination was investigated. The percentage of seed germination could be increased from 0-2 to 14-16% by subjecting the dry seeds to 30 minute scarification trcatment with conc. H2SO4. There seems to be a correlation between seed weight and germination percentage. The germination was better in half strength MS medium supplemented with GA3 (O.5mg/l). Seeds collected one month before harvesting time and cultured on half strength MS medium with GA, showed 90% germination. However they failed to grow beyond two leaf stage.