Effect of Container Size on Seedling Growth of <I>Acacia nilotica</I> Ssp. <I>Indica</I>

Abstract

The results revealed that the size of the container has profound influence on Acacia nilotica subsp. indica seedlings' morphometric parameters , viz. , seedling length , shoot collar diameter and total dry weight throughout the growth period of the seedlings. The container of 15 x 20 cm size registered superiority over 10 x 15 cm size polythene containers and the seedlings grown in the nursery bed for all the above growth characteristics of the seedlings.