Experiment code SAF/17/2 (17.4.3.74)
Experiment Title Influence of pre-sowing treatments on seed germination and seedling vigour in Bhilamo (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.)
Research Type Departmental Research
Experiment Background The word ‘Semecarpus’ derived from Simeion in Greek means marking/tracing and ‘carpus’ in Greek means nut whereas anacardium means like cardium, i.e. heart shaped marking nut. Marking nut is known to the world since ancient times. Semecarpus anacardium Linn. (Family: Anacardiaceae), popularly known as marking nut, is a moderate to large sized endemic deciduous tree found throughout India except Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Sikkim, Arunachal Pradesh up to elevation of 3500 ft with abundance in Assam, Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa, Chittagong, central India. The tree is well-known for its medicinal value in Ayurvedic and Siddha system of medicine. Chemical and phytochemical analyses of its nut reveal the presence of biflavonoids, phenolic compounds, bhilawanols, minerals, vitamins and amino acids. Varieties of nut extract preparations from this source are effective against many diseases, viz., arthritis, tumors, and infections and so on. According to Anonymous (2008) it is under the category of very rare.
Experiment Group Forestry
Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Unit (14)COLLEGE OF FORESTRY (ACHF-NAVSARI)
Department (272)Silviculture and Agroforestry, COF, Navsari
BudgetHead (352/12065/00)352/01/REG/04046
Objective

To study the influence of pre-sowing treatments on seed germination and seedling vigour in Bhilamo (Semecarpus anacardium Linn.)
Season Not season specific
Location Unit Type (02)EDUCATION UNIT
Location Unit (14)COLLEGE OF FORESTRY (ACHF-NAVSARI)
Location Department (272)Silviculture and Agroforestry, COF, Navsari
Plot No NA
PI Name (NAU-EMP-2013-000932)RAJESH PANDURANGA GUNAGA
PI Email rpgunaga@nau.in
PI Mobile 9408851342
Year of Approval 2021
Commencement Year 2022
Completion Year 2025
Design of Experiment

CRD
Crop Spacing (cm x cm)

NA
Gross Plot (m x m) NA
Net Plot (m x m) NA
Total Experiment Area (m2) NA
Plot History Last Three Year

NA
Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report

NA
Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment Attachment Not Available!
Layout Plan

 

R1 R2 R3
T1 T12 T7
T2 T11 T8
T3 T10 T9
T4 T9 T10
T5 T8 T11
T6 T7 T12
T7 T6 T1
T8 T5 T2
T9 T4 T3
T10 T3 T4
T11 T2 T5
T12 T1 T6
Layout Plan Attachment Attachment Not Available!
Treatment

Treatment details
T1- Control
T2- Soaking seeds in normal water for 24 hrs
T3- Soaking seeds in luke warm water for 24 hrs
T4- Soaking seeds in conc. H2SO4 for 5 min + 24 hrs normal water
T5- Soaking seeds in conc. H2SO4 for 10 min + 24 hrs normal water
T6- Soaking seeds in conc. H2SO4 for 15 min + 24 hrs normal water
T7- Soaking seeds in conc. H2SO4 for 20 min + 24 hrs normal water
T8- Soaking seeds in GA3 @100 ppm solution for 12 hrs
T9- Soaking seeds in GA3 @250 ppm solution for 12 hrs
T10- Soaking seeds in GA3 @500 ppm solution for 12 hrs
T11- Soaking seeds in GA3 @750 ppm solution for 12 hrs
T12- Soaking seeds in GA3 @1000 ppm solution for 12 hrs

OBSERVATIONS:

➢ Germination parameters
1. Germination (%)
2. Days to germination
3. Mean Daily Germination (MDG)
4. Peak Value of Germination (PV)
5. Germination Value (GV)
6. Mean Germination Time (MGT)
7. Germination Rate Index (GRI)
➢ Growth and vigour parameters
1. Seedling height (cm)*
2. Collar diameter (cm)*
3. Number of leaves per plant*
4. Root length (cm)**
5. Fresh weight (shoot and root separately) of plant (g)**
6. Dry weight (shoot and root separately) of plant (g)**
7. Root: Shoot ratio**
8. Sturdiness Quotient (SQ)
9. Seedling Quality Index (SQI)
10. Survival percentage (%)
*Monthly observation; **At six month
Treatment Attachment Attachment Not Available!
(NAU-EMP-2010-000895) LAXMIKANTA . BEHERA lkbehera@nau.in 9375282020 01-02-2023 01/02/2023
(NAU-EMP-2013-000932) RAJESH PANDURANGA GUNAGA rpgunaga@nau.in 9408851342 01/02/2023
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(NAU-EMP-2010-000895) LAXMIKANTA BACHHANIDHI BEHERA lkbehera@nau.in 9375282020 24/06/2021
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(NAU-EMP-2010-000956) ABHISHEK AMBASHANKAR MEHTA aamehta@nau.in 8128699081 24/06/2021
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(NAU-EMP-2010-000945) SANTOSHKUMAR ANANDRAO HUSE santoshhuse@nau.in 9924955578 24/06/2021
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(NAU-EMP-2010-000971) NARENDER SINGH ROSHANLAL THAKUR nsthakurverderer@nau.in 9173403135 24/06/2021
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