Physical seed dormancy in Abrus precatorious (Ratti): a scientific validation of indigenous technique

Seeds of Abrus precatorius L. (Fabaceae) were used as weight measure by Indigenous people. Where, the seeds were referred as Ratti; a traditional Indian unit of mass measurement. Seed weight fluctuates depending upon age, moisture, storage-period/conditions. Therefore, use of seeds as a weighing uni...

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Main Authors: Rajender Kumar Sharma, Ali Bajwa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2021-01-01
Series:Experimental Results
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Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2516712X20000647/type/journal_article