Studies of seed germination of Anogeissus pendula

Abstract

A thorough knowledge of behaviour of tree seed is required, not only for successful propagation of trees in nurseries for afforestation and reforestation purposes but also for the intelligent control of forestry operations aiming to assure natural reproduction. In the present study seed germination in Anogeissus pendula Edgew. a member of the family Combretaceae, under laboratory conditions has been investigated. Viability of seeds was assessed by TTC test. To enhance germination, seeds were treated with physical agents, chemicals and growth regulators. Seed germination percentage of A. pendula was also recorded for consecutive four years.