ISSN 2736-1756
Advanced Journal of Microbiology Research Vol. 2004
Available online at http://internationalscholarsjournals.org/journal/ajmr
© 2004 International Scholars Journals
Short communication
Effects of sulphuric acid, mechanical scarification and wet heat treatments on germination of seeds of African locust bean tree, Parkia biglobosa
B. L. Aliero
Department of Biological Sciences, Usmanu Dafodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. E-mail: [email protected].
Accepted 1 January 2004
Abstract
Effects of different treatment methods on the germination of seeds of Parkia biglobosa (mimosaceae) were carried out. Prior treatment of seeds with sulphuric acid, wet heat and mechanical scarification were found to induce germination of the dormant seeds. These methods could be applied to raise seedlings of the plant for field propagation.
Key words: Scarification, germination, seeds, Parkia biglobosa.