Variation in Seed Characteristics in Provenances of Sandal (<I>Santalum album</I> L.)

Abstract

Sandal (Santalum album) seeds from various seed sources show significant variation morphologically and physiologically. Data on seed parameters (seed length, seed width and seed weight) showed significant amount of variation among different seed sources. Coefficient of Variation (CV) which helps in comparing variability among different provenances has been calculated. Some of the outstanding trees may be selected from those provenances which showed highest CV for different seed characteristics and may be incorporated as base population while establishing second generation seed orchards of S. album at different places as a pre-requisite for formulating multiple population breeding strategy in S. album