Optimizing Germination of Melia volkensii Gurke after Storage of Seeds and Nuts in Different Storage Conditions
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Date
2021
Authors
Njehu, JM
Wabuyele, Emily
Mutune, AN
Omollo, Kevin
Kamondo, BM
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Publisher
Fortune Journals
Abstract
This study was conducted to understand the effect of
nature of seed (nut or seed), storage conditions and
storage time on the germination of Melia volkensii
seeds. Two seed lots were stored for germination tests
after storage of germination materials for 2, 4 and 6
months. Laboratory experimental setup involved three
treatments: 1) some seeds were extracted while others
were stored as nuts, 2) Storing the seeds in open and
closed containers and 3) storage of the seeds in
ambient temperature at 30 °C and cold storage at -20
°C. It was observed that the rate of germination and
germination capacity of M. volkensii seeds increased
with extension of storage time. Germination percentages were analyzed using R and SAS statistical
software. Significance of variation for each month
was tested using ANOVA at P≤ 0.05, and means were
separated using fisher’s protected least significant
difference test. Seed germination after 6 months of
storage greatly improved for all storage treatments.
The scientific procedure in the present study
improved germination from 14 % when seeds were
stored for 2 months in open containers at room
temperature to 89% when nuts were stored in open
containers in room temperature for 6 months. This
study is vital in understanding seed storage behavior
which is essential in planning and carrying out
planting programmes; consequently, enhancing sustainable utilization of M. volkensii. Findings on appropriate storage of nuts and seeds of M. volkensii will
help develop a guideline on establishing a seed stock
to ensure seed supply at all times even in times of
irregular fruiting.
Description
A research article published in International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences
Keywords
Melia volkensii, Germination, Room temperature, Cold storage, Seeds, Nuts and storage containers
Citation
Njehu JM, Wabuyele Emily, Mutune AN, Kevin Omollo, Kamondo BM. Optimizing Germination of Melia volkensii Gürke after Storage of Seeds and Nuts in Different Storage Conditions. International Journal of Plant, Animal and Environmental Sciences 11 (2021): 532-544