Infroduction Trials on <I>Acacia caven</I> at Nursery Stage Germination Behaviour and Growth of the Seedlings under Dehra Dun Conditions

Abstract

Acacia caven is an important species for soil conservation and establishment of sand dunes in arid and semi-arid areas. Nursery trial has brougbt out that the seeds should be sown in soil mixture containing soil and sand in 1:1 ratio at 1 cm depth for optimum germination. For better growth, seedlings should be grown in soil, sand and F.Y.M. mixture in the ratio 2:1:1.