Effect of Packaging Materials on Germination of Cashew Seed Nut and Survival of Cashew Seedling (Anacardium occidentale L.)

In the present experiment entitled “Effect of packaging materials on germination of cashew seed nut and survival of cashew seedlings (Anacardium occidentale L.)” was conducted under the polyhouse condition. Six treatments consisting of different packaging materials i.e., 150 gauge poly bag, 300 gauge poly bag, gunny bag, 150 gauge poly bag along with gunny bag, 300 gauge poly bag along with gunny bag and open storage were used for seed storage. The packaging treatment of 300 gauge poly bag along with gunny bag recorded maximum germination percentage (93.05%), highest fresh weight of seedling (51.32 g), highest dry weight of seedling (20.89 g) and maximum survivability (98.98 per cent) with higher seedling vigour as compared to open seed storage. Similarly, 150 gauge poly bag along with gunny bag alsomaintained germinability and survival of stored cashew seed nut.