Effect of seed maturity on the germination of mango (Mangifera indica L.) seed stones.
Daff-Alla M. E., Mustafa M. A. E.
Author Email: hasinhaj@yahoo.com
International Journal of Agriculture Innovations and Research 3 : 1425-1429
Abstract : This experiment was carried out under nursery conditions at Department of Horticulture, University of Khartoum during season 1999-2000. To study the effect of the stage of fruit development on seeds germination, seeds weight, moisture content and days required for germination for different duration and at two degrees of temperature. The result demonstrated that seed maturity had a significant effect on germination percentage. Se germination percentage increased with the increase in seed maturity. While number of days required for germination tended to decrease. Dry weight increased and moisture content decreased with maturity. However, seed maturity had no significant on seed fresh weight.