“…The germination of the seeds of S. obtusifolia has continued to be problematic and the seeds may require different scarification methods and exogenous treatments with chemical to break dormancy and enhance germination, as have been reported for other species (Tambari & Aminu, 2015;Al-Menaie, 2010;Ramamoorthy, 2005;Rolston, 1978;Nalawadi, 1977;Asghar, Ali, & Mozhgan, 2014;Emongor, Mathowa, & Kabelo, 2004;Irfan et al, 2013;Ajiboye, 2010;Idu, Omonhinmin, & Onyibe, 2007;Salehi, 2008;Corbineau, Gouble, Lecat, & Come, 1991;Asghar et al, 2014;Mohammad , Faezeh, & Vajihe, 2014;Gregorio, José, & Pedro, 2012;Yushi, Kouhei, Tomoya, Takashi, & Mari, 2008). Studies on pre-treatment methods to break dormancy in S. obtusifolia seeds have not received desired attention.…”