Characteristics of Litchi Seed Germination

Prasad, Jagdamba; Kumar, Raj; Mishra, Mukund; Kumar, Rajesh; Singh, Alok; Prasad, Umakant

doi:10.21273/hortsci.31.7.1187

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“…Litchi seeds were seldom fully germinated when sown in a humid sand bed under shade or in carbonized rice hull (de Andrade et al, 2004;Prasad et al, 1996). We also observed that the traditional method of planting litchi seeds without any pretreatment resulted in inferior seedling uniformity and less efficiency in the production methods.…”

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Soaking, Temperature, and Seed Placement Affect Seed Germination and Seedling Emergence of Litchi chinensis

Zhang¹,

Wu²,

Fu³

et al. 2015

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To find efficient ways to increase the percentage of seed germination and seedling emergence in litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.), we investigated the effects of soaking and high temperature on seed germination, as well as the influence of seed placement (orientation and burial depth) on seedling emergence. Seeds of most tested litchi cultivars soaked in water had a better germination performance than seeds without soaking. More than 90% germination of tested litchi seeds was obtained when the soaking times were 26–54 hours. During presprouting, short-term high temperatures (37–44 °C) exerted a negative effect on seed germination rate, but did not influence the germination percentage. In addition, high temperatures (>42 °C) compromised the further growth of sprouted litchi seeds. Burial depth and seed orientation both significantly influenced the seedling recruitment. There was a reduction in seedling emergence with an increase in burial depth. Seeds at the depth of 2 cm showed the best seedling emergence with an average percentage of 90%. Litchi seedling emergence was greatest and most rapid when seeds were sown 2 cm deep, positioned flat, on their sides, and with the radicle oriented downward.

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Soaking, Temperature, and Seed Placement Affect Seed Germination and Seedling Emergence of Litchi chinensis

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“…Achieving the right balance and applying nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulfur (S) appropriately are crucial for enhancing both the physical and chemical characteristics of the soil in mustard farming. Effective nutrient management is crucial for maintaining soil quality and sustaining high crop production over time Prasad et al [8], Pal and Pathak, [9].…”

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Effect of Nutrient Management on Physico-chemical Properties of Soil in Indian Mustard

Singh,

Kalhapure

et al. 2024

Int. J. Plant Soil Sci.

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A field experiment was conducted at the IFS Unit Instructional Farm of Banda University of Agriculture & Technology, Banda (UP) during the winter (rabi) seasons of 2022-23 and 2023-24. The study aimed to examine the impact of nutrient management on the soil properties of Indian mustard (Brassica juncea L.) grown in clay loam soil. Mustard, an essential oilseed crop in India, encounters issues like low productivity and diminished soil fertility caused by excessive use of chemical fertilizers. The paper highlights the importance of integrating chemical and organic sources, such as vermicompost. Vermicompost enriched with biofertilizers, especially Azotobacter, PSB, PMB, NPK Consortia, and ZSB demonstrates significant potential in improving the soil conditions for mustard crops. The experiment utilized a split plot design (SPD) with four main factors in the main plot and four levels in the sub-plot, resulting in sixteen treatment combinations, each applied three times. The soil at the experimental site was characterized by a clay loam texture and low levels of organic carbon, available nitrogen, phosphorus, zinc and sulfur, with moderate levels of available potash. The main plot treatments consisted of different fertility levels: 50% RNPKS, 75% RNPKS, 100% RNPKS and 125% RNPKS. Each main plot was further divided into four sub-plots, each with a combination of micronutrients and enriched vermicompost. The results indicated that the treatment of either 125% or 100% RNPKS and 2.5 kg Zn + 0.5 kg B + 500 kg enriched vermicompost ha-1 was superior in improving the soil properties for Indian mustard.

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“…Seed treatment with Gibberellin increases the seed germination and seedling survival percentage (Ankaiah et al, 1993). Seed soaking in Ethephon and IBA enhances the germination (Prasad et al, 1996). In recent years, a few works were made on the promotion of germination in annual flower crops.…”

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Seed Development, Maturation and Germination Improvement in Gaillardia

Bharathi¹,

Palanisamy²,

Raja³

et al. 2007

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An Experiment was conducted at Horticultural Research Station, Udhagamandalam to trace the pattern of seed development and maturation as well as improving the germination and seedling growth of gaillardia for profuse and healthy flower production. The result revealed that seeds of gaillardia attained physiological maturity at 40 DAF (Days After Flowering) where the germination and dry weight of seedlings were at their maximum level with a moisture content of 21.4 per cent. Soaking the seeds in GA 3 @ 100 ppm for 8 hr recorded higher germination (90.0%), speed of germination (6.8), seedling length (140 cm), drymatter production (0.048 g seedling-10) and vigour index (1260) compared to other treatments. It is concluded that in order to obtain quality seeds of gaillardia, the flowers have to be harvested at 40 days after anthesis for extraction of seeds and germination of gaillardia can be improved by soaking the seed in GA 3 @ 100 ppm for 8 hr.

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Characteristics of Litchi Seed Germination

Cited by 9 publications

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Soaking, Temperature, and Seed Placement Affect Seed Germination and Seedling Emergence of Litchi chinensis

Soaking, Temperature, and Seed Placement Affect Seed Germination and Seedling Emergence of Litchi chinensis

Effect of Nutrient Management on Physico-chemical Properties of Soil in Indian Mustard

Seed Development, Maturation and Germination Improvement in Gaillardia

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