Authors : Ashish Lambat, Rajesh Deotale, Rajesh Gadewar, Sanjiv Charjan, Prachi Lambat
Page Nos : 208-210
Description :
The study was conducted to find out the requirements for seed germination in medicinal plant species viz. Ashwagandha (Withania somanifera), Sabja (Ocimum pallens), Dawana (Artenisia Pallens), Sonamukhi (Cassia angustifolia) and Wild brinjal (Solanum viarum). The seeds of the above species may be germinated on top of paper(TP) except Ashwagandha, which germinated better in between paper (BP) method. Maximum germination (92%) could be obtained at 20oC in Ashwagandha seeds while seeds of Dawana showed maximum germination at 30oC. The seeds of Sonamukhi, Sabja and Wild brinjal showed poor germination due to dormancy. The soaking of seeds in water for 24 h and germinating at 20oC gave maximum germination in Sonamukhi. The treatment of Seeds with 25% Nitric acid for 10 min. and germination at 30oC was found ideal for Sabja. For wild brinjal treatment of 12.5% Nitric acid for 15 min. followed by 1000 ppm GA3 for 24 h with alternate temperature of 20-30 is recommended.
Keywords: Medicinal plant, seeds germination, Withania somanifera, Ocimum pallens, Artenisia pallen, Solanum viarum
