Seed germination and storage conditions of Ilex embelioides Hook.f. (Magnoliopsida: Aquifoliales: Aquifoliaceae), a threatened northeastern Indian species
Leoris Malngiang,
Krishna Upadhaya,
Hiranjit Choudhury
Abstract:Ilex embelioides Hook.f. is a threatened tree species endemic to northeastern India. The species propagates naturally through seeds but shows a brief dormancy period. The present study was carried out to assess the germination behaviour, and identify the suitable storage conditions of I. embelioides seeds. Results revealed that warm stratification for 30 days could effectively break dormancy. Seeds pre-treated with gibberellic acid (GA3, 2,000 mg L-1) showed highest germination (63.89 ± 0.91%) as compared to o… Show more
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