Germination and Nursery Technique of Four Species of <I>Ficus</I>

Abstract

The study reports information on Ficus bengalensis, F. glomerata, F. mysorences and F. religiosa. It is observed that moderately ripe fruits which are brownish yellow in colour gave the best germination and soaking the seeds for 10 minutes in hot water at 60 ° C gave the highest germination per cent, It was found that the young seedlings are too delicate to be transplanted individually, therefore in the first stage they are transplanted in bunches and therefter pricked out individually. Providing shade for initial one week at both the stages of transplanting is essential. Excess watering results in mortality. Pre-treatment and nursery technique of the four Ficus species is reported.