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VOL. 10, ISSUE 8 (2025)
Effects of moisture content in developing seeds of Calophyllum apetalum Willd., an economically important endemic tree species of Western Ghats
Authors
Chinthu RV, Raveendran M, Raveendran PB
Abstract
Calophyllum apetalum
Willd., an endemic medicinal tree species of Southern Western Ghats belonging
to the family Calophyllaceae (Clusiaceae). The seeds are recalcitrant nature
and lose their viability within few days after detachment from the mother plant.
The mature fruits of C. apetalum were collected from the different
locations of Alappuzha district, Kerala. Moisture content was noted from seven
consecutive developmental stages. November to January (0, 15, 30, 45, 60, 75,
90 days after anthesis) and in each developmental stage the seeds were
subjected to moisture content analysis. Moisture content of developing seeds
showed an increase, during initial stages then it declines. Thereafter when it
attains maturity the moisture content was gradually decreased.
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Pages:35-38
How to cite this article:
Chinthu RV, Raveendran M, Raveendran PB "Effects of moisture content in developing seeds of <i>Calophyllum apetalum</i> Willd., an economically important endemic tree species of Western Ghats". International Journal of Botany Studies, Vol 10, Issue 8, 2025, Pages 35-38
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