Influence of storage environment and packing materials on seed germination and viability of Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC.


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Authors

  • Gayathri P Academy of Climate Change Education and Research, KAU P.O., Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur 680656, Kerala, India
  • Kanakamany M T AICRP on MAP&B, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University

Keywords:

Desmodium gangeticum, Seed germination, Long term storage, Storage environment

Abstract

Seed quality characters like thousand seed weight, seed moisture content, germination percentage, seedling root length, shoot length, seedling fresh weight and dry weight of Desmodium gangeticum collected from the research fields of AICRP on MAP and B, Thrissur during the year 2016 were evaluated after storing under different environments viz., 8%, 10% and 12% of moisture levels, cloth, polythene and aluminium as packing materials, ambient and refrigerated storage environments. Weather parameters in the storage environment were also recorded during the storage period. The suitable storage method for Desmodium gangeticum seeds was found by evaluating the seed quality characters. The result of the investigation showed that it is better to store the seeds at 8% moisture level, pack in polythene bags and kept in refrigerated environment for higher germination. The finding from this study could be used for better storage of Desmodium gangeticum seeds without losing its viability and thus the conservation of this valuable medicinal plant.

Author Biographies

  • Gayathri P, Academy of Climate Change Education and Research, KAU P.O., Kerala Agricultural University, Thrissur 680656, Kerala, India
    Researcg Scholar
  • Kanakamany M T, AICRP on MAP&B, College of Horticulture, Kerala Agricultural University
    Professor (Plant Breeding and Genetics)

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Submitted

2018-03-28

Published

2018-12-30

How to Cite

Influence of storage environment and packing materials on seed germination and viability of Desmodium gangeticum (L.) DC. (G. P & K. M T, Trans.). (2018). Open Access Journal of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, 9(1), 23-33. https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/JMAP/article/view/78434