Effect of Seed Pre-Treatment and Sowing Orientation on Germination of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. Seeds

Elfeel, A. A.

doi:10.3923/aj.2012.191.193

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“…However, Pandey and Khatoon (1999) recorded highest germination (80%) in Sterculia urens seeds sown in vertical position at 2 cm and horizontal position at 4 cm depth. Elfeel (2012) also noted that the best germination of Balanites aegyptiaca seeds observed in horizontal and vertical orientations.…”

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Towards the propagation of a critically endangered tree species Anisoptera scaphula

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Anisoptera scaphula (Roxb.) Kurz, the tallest tree species in Bangladesh, is critically endangered worldwide due to its poor natural regeneration. This study describes the appropriate regeneration technique for A. scaphula through seed germination and clonal propagation by stem cutting. The fastest and highest germination percentage (65) was observed in dewinged seeds sown inverted orientation with half buried position (T10) followed by dewinged seeds (62.5%) sown horizontally in full buried (T7) and delayed germination with lowest percentage (15) was in control (T0). Optimum initial growth was also shown when seedlings were developed from the seeds under T7. Both winged and dewinged seeds sown vertically in full buried or half buried position produced curved seedlings. However, dewinged seeds sown in horizontal or inverted (winged side down) position produced otherwise i.e., straight seedlings. The highest rooting percentages (63%) and maximum number of root (4.8) per cutting were obtained when one node cuttings treated with 0.8% IBA solution followed by 0.4% IBA in turn affecting for better survival and growth of rooted cuttings in the nursery conditions.

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“…Maximum germination (80%) of Calamus prasinus seeds was recorded in inverted orientation while C. stoloniferus and C. thwaitesii seeds in vertical orientation (Bhat 2011). Again, Elfeel (2012) noted that the best germination of Balanites aegyptiaca seeds was observed in horizon- Fig. 1.…”

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“…Balanites aegyptiaca is a widespread terrestrial tree. It is native to most of Africa, the Middle East, Southern Asia and Pakistan [6]. The biologically active constituents of Balanites aegyptiaca include saponins, tannins, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides, fatty acids and sterols [7] The purified fractions of Balanites aegyptiaca possess significant antioxidant, antiinflammatory, antimicrobial and cytotoxic potentials [8].…”

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Antidiabetic potential of <i>Balanites Aegyptiaca</i> kernel, flesh and their combination against streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemia in male rats

Althobaiti¹,

Zeid²

2019

Trop. J. Pharm Res

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Purpose: To investigate the antidiabetic effect of Balanites aegyptiaca fruit kernel, flesh and their mixture on streptozocin (STZ)-induced diabetes in male rats. Methods: Six-week-old male Wistar rats were divided into nine groups: (1) control; (2) kernel; (3) flesh; (4) kernel + flesh; (5) STZ; (6) STZ + kernel; (7) STZ + flesh; (8) STZ + (kernel + flesh) and (9) STZ + metformin. Body weight changes, fasting blood glucose and serum insulin were assessed. Haematoxylin and Eosin (H & E) stained pancreas sections were examined microscopically for the number and status of β cells. Results: Administration of Balanites aegyptiaca kernel, flesh and their mixture significantly increased rat body weight compared to STZ-treated rats. In addition, the hypoglycemic effect of kernel, flesh and their mixture was noticed. In STZ-treated rats, administration of Balanites aegyptiaca kernel and kernel + flesh mixture significantly increased serum insulin (p < 0.05). Histopathological examination revealed a marked increase in the islets cell population with cellular activation, with superior effect in STZ + kernel group and STZ + (kernel + flesh) group. Conclusion: Balanites aegyptiaca showed a hypoglycemic effect which is comparable to metformin action. Further studies are required to determine its suitability as an anti-diabetic agent in humans

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“…Ils pourraient être liés aussi aux semences relativement jeunes, qui n'ont pas perdu leur pouvoir germinatif avec le temps. Ces taux de germination se rapprochent de ceux obtenus dans d'autres travaux sur la même espèce (Schelin et al, 2003 ;Elfeel, 2012 ;Boubacar et al, 2018) malgré que les conditions d'expérimentation, les traitements appliqués et les critères de germination diffèrent de ceux de la présente étude. Ces taux sont également comparables aux taux de germination obtenus sur d'autres espèces ligneuses dont les fruits ont des caractéristiques semblables à celles de B. aegyptiaca (drupe), Dan Guimbo (2011) sur Vitellaria paradoxa et Neocarya macrophylla et Abdourhamane et al (2014) sur S. birrea.…”

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Germination et croissance des plantules d’une espèce fruitière indigène au Niger : <i>Balanites aegyptiaca</i> (L.) Del.

Habou¹,

Rabiou²,

Abdou³

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Int. J. Bio. Chem. Sci

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Balanites aegyptiaca est l'une des plantes à usages multiples au Niger très appréciée par les populations. Cette étude conduite au Centre Régional de Recherche Agronomique de Zinder, vise à étudier la germination et l'évolution des plantules de cette espèce. Les essais de germination ont été effectués dans des planches rectangulaires sur six types de traitements pendant 3 mois et le suivi de croissance des plantules dans des pots plastiques enfouis dans le sol pendant 6 mois. L'étude a montré que l'ingestion des fruits de Balanites aegyptiaca par les chèvres réduit significativement la dormance tégumentaire. Les graines extraites des noyaux qui ont transité par le tractus digestif des chèvres ont le taux de germination le plus élevé (76,87%) et le taux de germination le plus faible a été obtenu avec les fruits entiers (38,12%). Après 6 mois de suivi, la croissance du pivot racinaire des plantules (78,59±9,04 cm) est plus importante que celle de la partie aérienne (61,8±6,2 cm). Cette étude permet d'envisager la production des plants de Balanites aegyptiaca en vue de sa conservation durable.

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Effect of Seed Pre-Treatment and Sowing Orientation on Germination of Balanites aegyptiaca (L.) Del. Seeds

Cited by 13 publications

References 4 publications

Towards the propagation of a critically endangered tree species Anisoptera scaphula

Towards the propagation of a critically endangered tree species Anisoptera scaphula

Antidiabetic potential of <i>Balanites Aegyptiaca</i> kernel, flesh and their combination against streptozotocin-induced hyperglycemia in male rats

Germination et croissance des plantules d’une espèce fruitière indigène au Niger : <i>Balanites aegyptiaca</i> (L.) Del.

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