Madras Agricultural Journal
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SEED STORAGE STUDIES IN CLONES OF CENCHRUS CILIARIS LINN

Abstract

Seed storage studies conducted ambinent conditions with three exotic clones FS 3108, FS 339 and Anjan and one local revealed significant clonal differences in the period of seed dormancy, germination and seedling vigour. Exotic Clone Anjan recorded the highest germination of 89.0% after 12 months of storage, while the local, the lowest of 40.0% after 18 months of storage. A close association was ev dent between seed germination and seedling vigour.

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