Seed deterioration studies in Indian butter tree [Aisandra butyracea (Roxb.) Baehni]

Authors
Dhar, U Pangtey, YPS Tewari, A
Citation
U. Dhar et al., Seed deterioration studies in Indian butter tree [Aisandra butyracea (Roxb.) Baehni], SEED SCI T, 27(3), 1999, pp. 963-968
Citations number
22
Categorie Soggetti
Plant Sciences
Journal title
SEED SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
ISSN journal
02510952 → ACNP
Volume
27
Issue
3
Year of publication
1999
Pages
963 - 968
Database
ISI
SICI code
0251-0952(1999)27:3<963:SDSIIB>2.0.ZU;2-B
Abstract
A. butyracea seeds are recalcitrant. The seeds were found to be sensitive t o moisture loss. Moisture content below 25% resulted into loss of viability . Rapid decline in seed viability due to moisture loss was accompanied by r eduction in soluble protein and carbohydrate content. The storage of seed w ith pulp at 3 degrees C was found to be effective in slowing the metabolic activity of seeds. Storage condition tried in the present study could not p rovide seeds of A. butyracea a shelf life of more than 20 days.