Seed germination and storage studies in Ficus krishnae C. DC.

Ficus krishnae finds its place in many aesthetic gardens due to its peculiar cup shaped leaves. Natural seed germination in the species is below 10% though the plant set seeds profusely. Seed germination studies revealed the prevalence of non-deep physiological dormancy, which could be released by scarification with conc. H₂SO₄ followed by GA₃ treatment. This has resulted in increasing seed germination to 65% with desiccated seeds sown in dark. Seeds are desiccation tolerant up to 6% moisture content and are cryostorable for long term germplasm repository.