Effect of cracking and seed coat removal on seed germination of mango (Mangifera indica L.).
Padma M., Reddy Y. N.
Author Affiliation: Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad 500030, Andhra Pradesh, India.
Journal of Research ANGRAU 25 : 18-21
Abstract : A field experiment was conducted at Rajendranagar, Hyderabad during 1989-91 to find out the effect of cracking and seed coat removal on germination of mango seed. Intact seeds took 23.71 and 55.21 days for the start of germination and to attain 50% of final germination, respectively, and the final germination percentage was 45.71. When the seed coat and testa were removed before sowing, the seeds started germinating on the 10th day and reached 50% of final germination in 29.46 days. The final germination was 78.57%.