Studies on Seed Colouring in Redgram, Blackgram and Bengalgram
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P. HARINATH BABU
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding & Seed Science and Technology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030
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VILAS A. TONAPI
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding & Seed Science and Technology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030
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N.A. ANSARI
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding & Seed Science and Technology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030
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VARANAVASIAPPAN
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding & Seed Science and Technology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030
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C.H. RAVINDER REDY
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding & Seed Science and Technology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030
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S.S. NAVI
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding & Seed Science and Technology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030
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N. SEETHARAMA
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding & Seed Science and Technology, Acharya N G Ranga Agricultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500 030
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Seed colouring, redgram, blackgram, bengalgramAbstract
The investigations on the effect of seed colouring of redgram, blackgram and bengalgram seeds encompassing 25 dyes were conducted to identify non-deleterious and deleterious dyes based on their effect on seed quality. The dyes namely Rhodamine-B, Fuchsine and Titan yellow for redgram, Rhodamine-B, Fuchsine and Phenol red for blackgram and Rhodamine-B, Crystal violet, Titan yellow for bengalgram were found to be the best dyes for seed colouring at 0.75% concentration. In this paper we discuss developing colour standards for redgram, blackgram and bengalgram seeds and their resultant implications for Indian seed industry.
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