Hybrid seed germination in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) affected by innovative dormancy breaking techniques

Hybrid seed germination in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis) affected by innovative dormancy breaking techniques

Seed dormancy is considered as a major cause for low and erratic germination in oil palm (Elaeis guineensis Jacq.) which affects quality planting material production. To alleviate the problem, fresh hybrid seeds were subjected to seven treatments, viz. T1-complete endocarp removal and de-operculum,...

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Main Authors: P MURUGESAN, M SHAREEF, H HASEELA, G RAVICHANDRAN
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Council of Agricultural Research 2014-12-01
Series:The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences
Subjects:
Chipping Machine
Germination
Oil palm hybrid
Operculum
Scarification
Seed dormancy
Online Access:https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/45331

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