Seed Propagation • Many horticulture plants are propagated by seeds. Seed germination depends on factors like maturity, viability , availability of water, oxygen and temperature. • Some seeds have dormancy or hard seed coat. Such seeds like palm, ber, teak, etc. require some treatment for inducing germination. • Cracking of seed coat by mechanical means, abrasion, soaking in water or acid and stratification are some methods used to boost germination. Viability of seeds must be tested before sowing. Seed Propagated Plants: Papaya, Palms, Tomato, Cole crops, Teak, Marigold, Aster, Amla, Annona, Durian, Litchi etc.
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Seed Propagation Many horticulture plants are propagated by seeds. Seed germination depends on factors like maturity, viability, availability of water,
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Seed Propagation
• Many horticulture plants are propagated by seeds. Seed germination depends on factors like maturity, viability , availability of water, oxygen and temperature.
• Some seeds have dormancy or hard seed coat. Such seeds like palm, ber, teak, etc. require some treatment for inducing germination.
• Cracking of seed coat by mechanical means, abrasion, soaking in water or acid and stratification are some methods used to boost germination. Viability of seeds must be tested before sowing.