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Research Paper | Agronomy | Volume 5 Issue 10, October 2016 | Pages: 820 - 823 | Indonesia
Enhancement of Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Siratro (Macroptiliumatropurpureum)
Abstract: . The effect of cold water, hot water and sulfuric acid treatment on germination and seedling growth of Sirtaro (Macroptilium atropurpureum) were studied. The results of various pre-treatments showed that soaking the seeds in cold water for 24 hours had the highest germination percentage and seedling growth, followed by immersing the seeds in sulfuric acid for 4 minutes and control. The lowest germination percentage and seedling vigor were found in the seeds soaked in hot water (80o C) for 4 minutes. Thus, while the seeds of Siratro could be germinated without pre-treatment, to attain higher germination and better seedling growth, soaking the seeds in cold water at room temperature for 24 hour is recommended.
Keywords: cold water, germination, hot water, seedling growth, Siratro, sulfuric acid
How to Cite?: Muhammad Rusdy, "Enhancement of Seed Germination and Seedling Growth of Siratro (Macroptiliumatropurpureum)", Volume 5 Issue 10, October 2016, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 820-823, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20162247, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20162247