Journal of Hill Agriculture
Year : 2010, Volume : 1, Issue : 1
First page : ( 85) Last page : ( 87)
Print ISSN : 0976-7606.

Influence of organicseed priming on germination and seedling quality in bell pepper (Capsicum annuum L.)

Mehta DK, Kanwar HS, Thakur AK, Thakur KS

Seed Technology and Production Centre, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh-173230, India.

*Email:devinder1971@gmail.com.

Received:  4  June,  2010; Revised:  9  June,  2010; Accepted:  10  July,  2010.

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to improve the germination and quality of seedling through seed priming of bell pepper cv California Wonder using 16 botanicals and animal by-products/wastes for 12 and 24 hours. Analysis of variance depicted significant differences among different treatments. The best germination and quality of seedlings were obtained through pre-sowing seed priming treatments of Melia azedarach leaf extract 10% followed by Eucalyptus leaf extract 10%, garlic clove extract 5%, cow urine 5% and cow dung extract 5% at seed soaking duration of 24 hours. Organic, non-toxic and eco-friendly natures of these treatments are added advantages.

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Keywoards

Organic, seed priming, germination, vigor, quality, bell pepper.

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