Effect of jeevamrutha on seed germination of Ocimum basilicum L. under different cadmium concentrations

The toxic effect of different concentrations of cadmium viz. 20, 40, 60 & 80 mg/L distilled water was evaluated on seed germination of Ocimum basilicum L. with and without organic liquid formulation jeevamrutha. The results of the present study showed that cadmium concentrations causes negative effect on seed germination of Ocimum basilicum L., as the concentration of cadmium increases the germination percentage was decreases. The seeds treated with jeevamrutha showed considerable increase in germination percentage. Jeevamrutha showed positive effect on the germination of seeds under cadmium stress.