Vol. 12, Issue 12 (2023)

Author(s):
P Geetharani, Devi Esakkiammal S, Famitha S, Gowshika R, Velmurugan T, Vignesh M and Narmadhadevi A

Abstract:
Seed priming is an effective, Eco Friendly method to promote seed germination and seeding vigour of bhendi to overcome the reduced and delayed germination in fresh or stored bhendi seeds caused by seed hardness. The laboratory experiment was conducted to study the effect of seed priming of plant extract and organic supplements on the characteristics of okra seeds. Various botanical leaves extracts viz., used like moringa, coleus, neem, Ocimum, Pungam, Alevera, turmeric rhizome extract, onion bulb extract and 3G (garlic, ginger and green chilli) extract and organic amendments like panchagavya and vermiwash were used to study the effect on seed quality characters of Arka anamica variety of Bhendi. As a result, priming with vermiwash at 1% for 12 hours improved seedling vigor and germination of bhendi seeds. Its exhibited high mean value for seedling characters like seed germination percentage (92%), root length (13.02 cm), shoot length (19.08 cm), seedling dry weight (0.4mg) and seed vigour index values (2924).