Germination and survival of Khirni seeds influenced by organic seed priming

Abstract: The study was conducted at the Regional Horticultural Research Station of ASPEE College of Horticulture, Navsari Agricultural University, Gujarat, India to see the impact of organic seed priming on germination and viability of Khirni (Manilkara hexandra) seeds. The experiment following a Completely Randomized Design was implemented with four replications, featuring five diverse treatments: 3% solution of cow dung solution, 3% concentration cow urine solution, 3% Bijamrut, 3% Amritpani and water (control). The seeds treated with 3% Bijamrut for 72 hours had the highest germination and survival rates and were quickest to germinate. In addition, the best results were obtained for key growth metrics such as leaf area ratio, leaf area index, crop growth rate, emergence rate index and Bartlett’s rate index. The results show that Bijamrut is effective for both early growth and general vigour of Khirni seedlings and should therefore be considered to improve the establishment of Khirni seedlings.