Division of Plant Physiology and Biochemistry, Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hessaraghatta, Bangalore 560 089
Germination response to temperature variation (15, 25 and 35°C) and pod position was studied under controlled and field conditions in okra Arka Anamika, Pusa Makhamali, Paravani Kranthi and BO1. Germination variability and seedling growth were affected by both temperature and position of pod on the plant. The effect of pod position was more pronounced at 15°C. In Arka Anamika, seeds collected from middle node pods had maximum germination at all the 3 temperature and field conditions.
