Effective short term storage technique for mango seed.
Girija T., Srinivasan P. S.
Author Affiliation: Department of Crop Physiology, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore - 641 003, India.
Madras Agricultural Journal 87 : 113-116
Abstract : Propagation of mango is mainly through grafts. The recalcitrant nature of the seed interferes with the production of quality root stalk. Studies with different storage techniques in two cultivars of mango, Neelum and Goa, revealed that stones stored in ash and wet gunny bags retained viability for a maximum period of ten weeks. Stones sown immediately after removing the pulp had the maximum germination of 73%. Storing the seeds in mud pots, sawdust and under shade was least effective.