Effect of Tree Diameter on Seed Germination and Seedling Vigour of Adenanthera microsperma
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https://doi.org/10.36808/if/2018/v144i8/132096Keywords:
Adenanthera microsperma, Germination, Vigour, Seed Fertility.Abstract
Adenanthera microsperma is an important tree species belonging to the family Mimosaceae. The population of this species was grouped into different diameter classes for assessment of seed germination and seedling vigour. All the important growth parameters of the seedlings were obtained higher in field conditions. It is also investigated from the results revealed that there was no definite relationship between size of tree and seed fertility.References
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