Effect of Seed Size on Germination and Seedling Growth in Greengram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) and Blackgram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) Cultivars |
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| Authors: | R Chandra Babu V Muralidharan M Seetha Rani M Nagarajan S R Sree Rangasamy R K Pallikonda Perumal |
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| Institution: | Crop Physiology Department, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore |
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| Abstract: | The effect of seed size on germination and seedling growth was assessed using cultivars of greengram and blackgram. Significant positive correlation was noticed between seed size and germination, seedling height, root length, primary leaf size and seedling weight. The possible advantages of choosing cultivars with heavier seeds for attaining better crop stand especially under rainfed situation are discussed. |
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| Keywords: | Seed size Germination Seedling growth Greengram and Blackgram |
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