Effect of Seed Size on Germination and Seedling Growth in Greengram (Vigna radiata L. Wilczek) and Blackgram (Vigna mungo L. Hepper) Cultivars
- 22 April 1990
- journal article
- Published by Wiley in Journal of Agronomy and Crop Science
- Vol. 164 (3) , 213-216
- https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1439-037x.1990.tb00809.x
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.Keywords
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