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Pod Development and Germination of Bhindi (Abelmoschus esculentus)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  03 October 2008

Man Singh Manohar
Man Singh Manohar
Affiliation:
Department of Horticulture, Agricultural Experiment Station, University of Udaipur, Udaipur
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Summary

Pods of bhindi (Abelmoschus esculentus) developed most rapidly for the first 11 days after the opening of bhindi flowers, after which development slowed down. Seeds matured in about 21 days after flower opening and attained up to 97 per cent germinability. Water potentials lower than −500 joules/kg. in the germination medium adversely affected germination of bhindi seeds. Seeds up to two years old but of > 1 density (i.e. those which sink in water) germinated better than lighter seeds which float.

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Research Article
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Experimental Agriculture , Volume 5 , Issue 3 , July 1969 , pp. 249 - 255
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1969

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