Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources
  • Year: 1999
  • Volume: 12
  • Issue: 1

Studies on seed germination in asparagus

  • Author:
  • Veena Gupta, B.B. Singh
  • Total Page Count: 2
  • Page Number: 117 to 118

National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, Pusa Campus, New Delhi 110012.

Abstract

Seed germination protocols in respect of Asparagus of ficinalis seeds were worked out. The study suggests that seed scarification at −20°C for 48 hours was most effective for achieving the highest germination.

Keywords

Asparagus spp, germination, protocol