Indian Journal of Plant Physiology

  • Year: 1995
  • Volume: 38o
  • Issue: 2

Storage Potential of Bold and Small Seeded Genotypes of Pearlmillet (Pennisetum Typhoides, S & H)

  • Author:
  • Shaista Halim
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 105 to 108

Seal Physiology Laboratory, Botany Department, University School of Sciences, Gujarat University, Ahmedabad, 380 009.

Abstract

Seeds of Pearlmillet (Pennisetum typhoides, S & H) genotypes with bold (D-23, ICMP-451) and small (MS-841A MS 81A) seed size, were stored under ambient conditions (RT, 30±5° C; RH 84–89%) for eighteen months to evaluate their comparative storability. Bold seeded genotypes, though produced vigorous seedling; a rapid loss in their viability rendered them inferior to small seeded genotypes for storage purpose. Reduced seedling vigour followed by enhanced leaching of nutrients were recorded in bold seeded gentypes.