Satellite Specific Gravity Selection Of Seeds In Cocoa And Cashew
| dc.contributor.author | Ravindran, P.N. | |
| dc.contributor.author | Menon, M.A. | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2014-08-01T09:31:27Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2014-08-01T09:31:27Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 1982 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This paper gives the results of a trial conducted to study the impact of specific gravity selection of seeds on germination and seedling vigour. Seeds of cocoa and cashew were classified into different specific gravity groups using a water-sugar system. The seeds from each group was studied for their performance with respect to germination, shoot and root growth, leaf production and dry matter accumulation. Seeds of higher specific gravity gave significantly earlier and higher germination in cashew and better seedling growth and dry matter production in cocoa and cashew. In cashew a vigour index could be calculated based on germination rate and period required for germination. Seed specific gravity is found to be a convenient practical criterion for assessing seed vigour. Elimination of the lower specific gravity groups can enhance the speed and rate of germination as well as ensure vigorous seedlings. | en_US |
| dc.identifier.citation | In: Proceedings, PLACROSYM IV, CFTRI, Mysore, 3- 5 Dec. 1981. Edited by S. Vishveshwara and others 1982 p-145-159 | en_US |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/4460 | |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.title | Satellite Specific Gravity Selection Of Seeds In Cocoa And Cashew | en_US |
| dc.type | Article | en_US |