Investigation on the Seed of <I>Michelia champaca</I> Linn. for Perfection of Optimum Conditions of Storage

Abstract

This paper presents the results obtained after investigation on the seed storage of Michelia champaca. The seeds of this species are very short-lived, under natural environmental conditions. The seeds were stored in different containers at room temperature and at low (5°C) temperature. The results revealed, that the seeds stored in well aerated containers at low temperature retain germination capacity till the end '8' months. The best results were exhibited, by the seeds stored in perforated polybags, followed by Markene bags.