INFLUENCE OF FLOATATION TECHNIQUES ON SEED AND SEEDLING QUALITY CHARACTERISTICS OF PETUNIA CV. MIX
Abstract
Studies were made to evaluate the efficacy of floatation grading on invigorating the seeds of petunia cv. Mix using organic solvents. The results revealed that the sinker seeds of floatation grading irrespective of organic solvent and water performed better than floater seeds. The grading efficiency of acetone was higher among the evaluated organic solvents. The sinkers of acetone recorded 20 per cent higher germination than the sinkers of water.
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