Authors : V. B. Kunure, V. R. Naik and R. P. Jadhav
Page Nos : 229-231
Description :
The present paper deals with seed attributes, seed storage, and dormancy, effect of temperature, pH and sowing depth on seed germination in Dolichos biflorus from an ayurvedic and highly nutritious leguminous herb have been described. Mature freshly collected air-dried seeds shows 71%germinatioin. Mechanical scarification with needle, sand paper and mortar-pestle methods shows 82%, 94% and 63% germination respectively. The percentage of seed germination shows poor in acidic as well as basic condition.
Keywords: Dolichos biflorus, Seed attribute, Germination, Dormancy
