Article: Standardization of Sowing Depth for Better Seed Germination in Buchanania lanzan Spreng: A High Value Threatened Minor Fruit Tree of Central India
Trends in Biosciences. 2014 Aug., v. 7, no. 15
2014
Abstract: Buchanania lanzan Spreng commonly known as Chironji or Cuddapha almond is a medium size semi evergreen tree with straight cylindrical trunk. It is a commercially important minor fruit tree species found in southern Uttar Pradesh and central part of India. ...
| Abstract | Buchanania lanzan Spreng commonly known as Chironji or Cuddapha almond is a medium size semi evergreen tree with straight cylindrical trunk. It is a commercially important minor fruit tree species found in southern Uttar Pradesh and central part of India. The species is well known for its kernel which has high nutritive value with rich source of fat, protein and minerals. This species is depleting very fast from its natural habitat due to natural and anthropogenic activities. In order to augment depletion species domestication on farmers filed is the need of time which requires well standardized nursery techniques Due to poor rate of seed germination, method and depth of sowing is an important aspect of nursery for Buchanania lanzan which needs to be standardized. Keeping these points in view the present study was done at SHIATS, Allahabad during year 201-13 Experiment was conducted under randomized block design under which Chironji seeds were sown in poly bags at soil surface, 0.50, 1.0, 2.0,3.0 and 4.0 cmdepths. Results indicated that different sowing depths have highly significant effect on germination parameters. Maximum germination percentage (83%) was observed at surface sowing followed by 0.50 cm depth (70%). Lowest germination percentage was observed at 4.0 cmsowing depth (21%). Similar trend was also observed for other germination parameters viz. germination energy, germination speed, and germination value etc. Therefore, surface sowing and 0.50 cm sowing depth may be preferred for Buchanania lanzan seeds sowing. But under open nurseries there are more chances of damage to the seed sown at soil surface, in that condition 0.50 cm depth of sowing is most suitable. |
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| Keywords | Buchanania lanzan ; almonds ; anthropogenic activities ; bags ; dietary minerals ; domestication ; farmers ; fruit trees ; habitats ; lipids ; nutritive value ; proteins ; seed germination ; seeds ; soil ; sowing ; threatened species ; India |
| Language | English |
| Dates of publication | 2014-08 |
| Size | p. 2024-2026. |
| Publishing place | Society for Advancement of Science and Rural Development |
| Document type | Article |
| ISSN | 0976-2485 |
| Database | NAL-Catalogue (AGRICOLA) |
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