Inhibition of seed germination by the endocarp in Neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.)
Abstract
The endocarp inhibited the seed germination in neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss.) by delaying the initiation of germination and lowering the germination percentage to about three to four times. The endocarp not only acted as a physical barrier but also seemed to contain some inhibitory substance (s) which possibly acted as a metabolic barrier during seed germination.
