J. Biosci. Agric. Res. | Volume 20, Issue 02, 1700-1708| https://doi.org/10.18801/jbar.200219.207
Article type: Research article|Received: 11.02.2019, Revised: 05.04.2019, Date of Publication: 25 April 2019.
Article type: Research article|Received: 11.02.2019, Revised: 05.04.2019, Date of Publication: 25 April 2019.
Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh
G. N. Tanjina Hasnat 1, Mohammed Kamal Hossain 2, Mohammed Shafiul Alam 2, M Kalimuddin Bhuiyan 2 and Md. Akhter Hossain 2
1 Dept. of Land Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh
2 Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh
1 Dept. of Land Administration, Patuakhali Science and Technology University, Patuakhali-8602, Bangladesh
2 Institute of Forestry and Environmental Sciences, University of Chittagong, Chittagong-4331, Bangladesh
Abstract
Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer, locally known as Goda, is a threatened native tree species of Bangladesh. In addition to providing many other services this produces, timber of high density, which is traditionally, used for different construction activities. Though seed production is regular but natural germination of seeds is not satisfactory due to the hard seed coat. Effect of pre-sowing methods was studied to find out the best pre-sowing method for higher rate of V. peduncularis seeds germination. Randomly selected quality seeds were sown in propagator house with Sylhet sand media, in conventional polybags with 3:1 soil and cow-dung media, and in nursery beds with soil media only. Significantly (P<0.05) highest seed germination (46%) was observed in propagator house. The germination energy (7.9%), plant percent (31.5%) and germination value (147.2) were highest in the seedlings raised in polybags. These seedlings also exhibited better growth in the initial stage at nursery. The records of initial growth of the seedlings indicated highest shoot length (38 cm), root length (34.3 cm), node number (15) and leaf area (18.9 cm × 4.7 cm) for seedlings grown in polybags. Seedlings grown in polybags were more vigor and thrive better than the seedlings germinated in propagator house and nursery bed. This paper will be a supportive material for more advanced studies on seed germination and for establishing plantation with rare but valuable species by raising commercial nurseries.
Key Words: Native tree species, pre-sowing treatments, germination, seedling growth, propagator house and growth media
Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer, locally known as Goda, is a threatened native tree species of Bangladesh. In addition to providing many other services this produces, timber of high density, which is traditionally, used for different construction activities. Though seed production is regular but natural germination of seeds is not satisfactory due to the hard seed coat. Effect of pre-sowing methods was studied to find out the best pre-sowing method for higher rate of V. peduncularis seeds germination. Randomly selected quality seeds were sown in propagator house with Sylhet sand media, in conventional polybags with 3:1 soil and cow-dung media, and in nursery beds with soil media only. Significantly (P<0.05) highest seed germination (46%) was observed in propagator house. The germination energy (7.9%), plant percent (31.5%) and germination value (147.2) were highest in the seedlings raised in polybags. These seedlings also exhibited better growth in the initial stage at nursery. The records of initial growth of the seedlings indicated highest shoot length (38 cm), root length (34.3 cm), node number (15) and leaf area (18.9 cm × 4.7 cm) for seedlings grown in polybags. Seedlings grown in polybags were more vigor and thrive better than the seedlings germinated in propagator house and nursery bed. This paper will be a supportive material for more advanced studies on seed germination and for establishing plantation with rare but valuable species by raising commercial nurseries.
Key Words: Native tree species, pre-sowing treatments, germination, seedling growth, propagator house and growth media
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Hasnat, G. N. T. et al. “Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research 20(02) (2019): 1700-1708.
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Hasnat G. N. T. Hossain M. K. Alam M. S. Bhuiyan, M. K. and Hossain, M. A. (2019). Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 20(02), 1700-1708.
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Hasnat G. N. T. Hossain M. K. Alam M. S. Bhuiyan, M. K. and Hossain, M. A. “Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research 20(02) (2019), 1700-1708.
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Hasnat, G. N. T. Hossain, M. K. Alam, M. S. Bhuiyan, M. K. and Hossain, M. A. 2019. Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 20(02), pp. 1700-1708.
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Hasnat, GNT. Hossain, MK, Alam, MS, Bhuiyan, MK, Hossain, MA. Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research. 2019 April 20(02): 1700-1708.
Hasnat, G. N. T. et al. “Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research 20(02) (2019): 1700-1708.
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Hasnat G. N. T. Hossain M. K. Alam M. S. Bhuiyan, M. K. and Hossain, M. A. (2019). Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 20(02), 1700-1708.
Chicago
Hasnat G. N. T. Hossain M. K. Alam M. S. Bhuiyan, M. K. and Hossain, M. A. “Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh”. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research 20(02) (2019), 1700-1708.
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Hasnat, G. N. T. Hossain, M. K. Alam, M. S. Bhuiyan, M. K. and Hossain, M. A. 2019. Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research, 20(02), pp. 1700-1708.
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Hasnat, GNT. Hossain, MK, Alam, MS, Bhuiyan, MK, Hossain, MA. Germination and initial seedling growth performance of Vitex peduncularis Wall. ex Schauer – A threatened native tree species of Bangladesh. Journal of Bioscience and Agriculture Research. 2019 April 20(02): 1700-1708.
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