Effect of Solar Eclipse on Germination of <I>Dalbergia sissoo</I> Roxb. and <I>Toona ciliata</I> Roem. Seed

Abstract

Experiments were conducted to findout the effect of solar eclipse on seed germination of Dolbergia sissor and Toona ciliana. Seeds of both the species, preimbibed for various durations, were exposed to eclipsed and unclipsed sun prior to germination. The germination period of both the species was extended significantly after the exposure to eclipsed sun without affecting tbe total germination significantly.