Vol. 12, Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
Sangeeta Lakshmeshwara, Nagesh Naik, Nataraja KH, Kantharaju V, Manjula Karadiguddiand and Chandrasekhar

Abstract:
Jamun seeds are recalcitrant in nature and available during a particular season. To make use of available seeds for propagation purpose, there is need to increase the germination percent. In this regard, the research was conducted at Kittur Rani Channamma College of Horticulture, Arabhavi during 2018-19 to examine the effect of different seed treatments in different varieties of jamun for germination and seedling growth. Among the different seed treatments 24 hours AJG-85 seeds soaked in normal water recorded the maximum germination percent (95.14%) and Untreated Local selection seeds recorded the minimum percent of germination (54.40%). Konkan Bahadoli seeds soaked in normal water for 24 hours recorded the maximum seedling height (35.56 cm) and seedling vigor index (3109.80). The highest seedling diameter (5.75 mm) was noticed in AJG-85 seeds that were treated with 200 ppm GA₃ solution for 10 minutes. In untreated Local Selection seeds, the minimum growth was observed.