1Department of Seed Science and Technology, College of Horticulture, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173230, Himachal Pradesh, India
2Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan-173230, Himachal Pradesh, India
*Email forcorrespondence: dr.rajender_sharma@rediffmail.com
Online published on 6 December, 2021.
Seed is one of the important inputs in agriculture. The response of other inputs depends on the availability of quality seed. Majority of the cultivated area under vegetable crops is rainfed; as a result seed after sowing is subjected to the vagaries of weather. Seed invigoration techniques can play a pivotal role in ensuring a good crop stand and yield of quality produce under such conditions. The negative effect of salinity on seed germination can be reduced by seed priming. Imbibition of water is an essential step for the metabolism of stored starch and proteins in the seed. The duration and extent of imbibition for seed germination depends on the cultivar, species and relative availability of moisture.
Priming, Vegetables, Hyrdopriming, Osmopriming, Seed imbibition
