Storage of Acorns of <I>Quercus leucotrichophora</I> A. Cam. Ex Bahadur

Abstract

Investigations were carried out at Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan (H.P.), India, to find out suitable storage method(s). The freshly collected acorns were put in storage at 5±1°C, 10±1°C and room temperature in polybags, canvas bags and tin containers laid out in Split Split Plot Design with three replications and storage longevity was determined by subjecting the acorns to germinability studies. The acorns stored at 5±1°C in polybags was proved to be the suitable method for better longevity of acorns maintaining a maximum of 90 per cent germination for consecutive nine months and tlIereafter declined slightly maintaining 51.16 per cent germination after fifteen months of storage as compared to all other interactions. However, the seed stored at room temperature in tin containers proved to be least effective and lost its viability after three months of storage.