Madras Agricultural Journal
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QUALITY OF SEED IN RELATION TO POSITION OF SEED IN THE PODS OF COWPEA

Abstract

Quality estimation of the seeds of cowpea cv Co2 collected from different positions of the seed in the pods were made. The estimations viz; seed size, weight, germination and vigour of the seeds collected from the distal and other portions did not vary widely excepting the reduced vigour of the seedlings of smaller sized seed. The distal and seeds recorded higher germination and lower vigour compared to others.

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