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Volume 63, Issue 2, December 2021

Articles

Seed Germination in CITES Listed Cycas beddomei and its Bearing in its Conservation

https://doi.org/10.20324/nelumbo/v63/2021/164909

Published 2021-12-31

  • K. Nethaji
    • ,
  • Y. Mahesh
    • ,
  • D. Ashok
    • ,
  • M. Venkat Ramana

K. Nethaji
Plant Systematics, Biodiversity & Conservation Laboratory, Department of Botany, University College of Science, Saifabad, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500004, Telangana

Y. Mahesh
Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Hyderabad - 500095, Telangana

D. Ashok
Plant Systematics, Biodiversity & Conservation Laboratory, Department of Botany, University College of Science, Saifabad, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500004, Telangana

M. Venkat Ramana
Plant Systematics, Biodiversity & Conservation Laboratory, Department of Botany, University College of Science, Saifabad, Osmania University, Hyderabad - 500004, Telangana

Abstract

Cycas beddomei Dyer, is an endemic and endangered, CITES (Appendix I) listed species from the Eastern Ghats of India. For large scale production of seedlings, the authors proposed a new seed germination technique with the objectives of disabling seed dormancy, quickening germination and improving germination percentage. The seedlings raised through this method develop coralloid roots faster that guarantee their survivability. The method is cost effective and suggestable for large scale species restoration programmes of this otherwise threatened species.

Keywords

Conservation, Endemic Species, Animal Scarification, Vermicompost & Cocopeat Method

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