Upgradation to Improve Seed Quality in <I>Bambusa bambos</I>

P. R. Renganayaki; K. Ramamoorthy

doi:10.36808/if/2017/v143i5/114958

Upgradation to Improve Seed Quality in Bambusa bambos

Authors

P. R. Renganayaki Seed Science and Technology, Agricultural Research Station, Vaigai Dam, Theni
K. Ramamoorthy Seed Science and Technology, Agricultural Research Station, Vaigai Dam, Theni

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2017/v143i5/114958

Keywords:

Bambusa bambos, Seed Grading, Salt and Water, Influence.

Abstract

In view of the lower germination percentage observed owing to the presence of high level of chaffy and ill filled seeds, attempts were made to improve seed quality through water and salt floatation methods. Seed graded with 15 per cent salt solution enhanced germination and seedling vigour, however the recovery of good quality seeds was low. Liquid floatation method of grading using water (for 10 min) and salt solution (for 10 minutes) were at par with each other recording good recovery (73 to 74%) of sinkers. Seed up gradation using water for 10 min was found suitable for seed quality improvement of Bambusa bambos.

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