Seed Maturation Indicators in Pyracantha crenulata Roxb. in Kumaun Central Himalaya

Shah, Shruti; Tewari, Bhawna; Bisht, Swati; Tewari, Ashish

doi:10.1007/s11056-005-2739-x

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“…Similarly, Pandit, (2002) reported high germination at 25 º C on top of the paper for Cupressus torulosa. Shah et al, (2006) has reported maximum germination on top of the paper at 25º C in Pyracantha crenulata. In P. cerasoides fruit colour pale red and fruit moisture content 50.24 ± 0.19% and seed moisture content 30.11 ± 0.57 % appear to be a reliable indicator of seed maturity.…”

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Seed germination in Prunus cerasoides D. Don influenced by natural seed desiccation and varying temperature in Central Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India.

Tewari

2016

IJB

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Prunus cerasoides D. Don the Himalayan wild cherry is one lesser known multipurpose tree species of Himalaya. The tree prefers to grow on sloping grounds between the altitudes of 1200-2400 m, on all types of soils and rocks. The tree is used as a medicinal plant in Himalayan region. The fruit is edible and the pulp is used to make a cherry brandy. The species has poor germination and seedling establishment in natural habitat. The over exploitation of seeds of the species coupled with relatively hard seed coat has adversely affects the germination of seeds in their natural habitat. The information about the seed maturity and technique of germination enhancement is scanty. The present study was conducted to assess the exact maturity time and optimum temperature for enhancement of germination in seed of P. cerasoides. The fruit/seeds were collected from six sites covering the altitudinal range of 1350 – 1810 m during the period (2003-2004). The colour change of fruit from dark green to red was a useful indicator of seed maturity. Maximum germination coincided with 50.24 ± 0.19 % fruit and 30.11 ± 0.57 % seed moisture content. Negative correlation existed between germination and seed moisture content (r = 0.294; P< 0.01). Significantly higher germination occurred when seeds were placed above the paper at 25º C.

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“…The maximum germination (20 ± 0 %) at 30.11 ± 0.57 % seed moisture content was observed in P.cerasoides. Shah et al, (2006) have reported that moisture content of 23.4 -36.1 % can be associated with optimum germination in Pyracantha crenulata seeds.…”

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Seed germination in Prunus cerasoides D. Don influenced by natural seed desiccation and varying temperature in Central Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India.

Tewari

2016

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“…To a lesser extent, the plant is also used for walking sticks in India and bonsai in Japan (Burger et al 1985). In South Africa, the berries are often eaten by humans; children walking to and from school often consume the berries, as the shrubs grow along roadsides, thus facilitating the spread of the species (Shah et al 2006). Pyracantha fruits have been used as traditional medicine as a result of their cardiac, diuretic, and tonic properties.…”

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Biology of Invasive Plants 1. Pyracantha angustifolia (Franch.) C.K. Schneid

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“…In central Himalayan forests, P. crenulata flourishes along the open banks of streams, in wastelands, chir pine forests (1580-1800 m altitude) and banj oak forests (1800-2100 m altitude). This species prefers a fertile, well-drained, moisture retentive loamy soil and sunny position (Shah et al 2006).…”

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“…Most species of Pyracantha have been used in some way as garden ornamentals in Australia and overseas (Bass 1996). The stems are used to make walking sticks in India and the fruit of some species are consumed by people (Shah et al 2006). The plant is used as bonsai in Japan (Burger et al 1985).…”

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Pyracantha coccinea (scarlet firethorn).

Vélez-Gavilán¹

2020

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Pyracantha coccinea is a thorny shrub, native to southern Europe and western Asia, which has been widely introduced, primarily as an ornamental plant. It is of some concern due to its potential effects on natural habitats and its being a potential reservoir of the fruit-tree pathogen Erwinia amylovora, but is has only been recorded as invasive in a small number of countries, and in most of these sources differ as to how invasive it is.

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Seed Maturation Indicators in Pyracantha crenulata Roxb. in Kumaun Central Himalaya

Cited by 16 publications

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Seed germination in Prunus cerasoides D. Don influenced by natural seed desiccation and varying temperature in Central Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India.

Seed germination in Prunus cerasoides D. Don influenced by natural seed desiccation and varying temperature in Central Himalayan region of Uttarakhand, India.

Biology of Invasive Plants 1. Pyracantha angustifolia (Franch.) C.K. Schneid

Pyracantha coccinea (scarlet firethorn).

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