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VOL. 9, ISSUE 6 (2024)
Dormancy-break and germination of Zornia gibbosa seeds by chemical and mechanical methods
Authors
Ghanshyam Sharma, Amit Yadav, Indu Singh Sankhla
Abstract
In present study various chemical and
mechanical pretreatment methods were tested to determine their effect on seed
germination in Zornia gibbosa. The pretreatments included
different concentrations and durations of H2SO4, KNO3,
exposure to microwave radiation, hot water treatments, and mechanical
scarification. The highest germination was observed in mechanical scarification
followed by soaking in water for 30 minutes, which achieved 100% seed
germination by day 6, with a germination index of 10 and a germination rate of
16.67% seeds/day. In addition, acid treatment (20% H2SO4
for 10 min), hot water treatment (80°C for 10 min) and exposure to microwave
radiation (for 2 min) were also significantly increase the seed germination in Zornia
gibbosa. These findings provide valuable insights for improving
germination protocols for Zornia gibbosa and potentially other
leguminous species with similar seed dormancy characteristics.
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How to cite this article:
Ghanshyam Sharma, Amit Yadav, Indu Singh Sankhla "Dormancy-break and germination of <i>Zornia</i> <i>gibbosa</i> seeds by chemical and mechanical methods". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 9, Issue 6, 2024, Pages 1-4
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