Abstract:
The effect of pre-sowing treatments on the germination and seedling vigour of nine month-old teak drupes
was studied. The drupes, subjected to pre-sowing treatments were germinated under open and mist
chamber conditions. Soaking and drying of drupes for 5 days at an interval of 12 hours followed by soaking
in 1.5% Hydrogen peroxide solution recorded 47% and 52% germination under the open and mist chamber
conditions as against 29% and 15% respectively in the control. In addition to enhanced germination in mist
chamber, seedling emergence took place within 8-12 days as against 12-18 days under open condition.
