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Assessment pre-treatment, germination and growth performance of Detarium microcarpum (Guill. & Perr.) seeds in three planting media

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Author Affiliations

  • 1Department of Forest Production and Products, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria
  • 2Department of Forest Production and Products, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria
  • 3Department of Forest Production and Products, Federal University of Agriculture Makurdi, Nigeria

Res. J. Agriculture & Forestry Sci., Volume 11, Issue (1), Pages 24-32, March,8 (2023)

Abstract

Effect of sulphuric acid pretreatment of Detarium microcarpum seeds on germination and different media on seedling growth was studied. Viable seeds were soaked in H2SO4 20%, 40% and 60% concentrations for 10min, 20min and 30mins, respectively. Treated seeds were sown on media replicated four times. Data on seedlings’ growth parameters were collected and analyzed. First germination of seedlings occurred on 14th day after planting on river sand. Highest (9) germination of D. microcarpum seeds occurred 17th DAP. Seeds treated with 40% H2SO4, 60% H2SO4 and untreated seeds had highest (4) germination. Germination percentage of D. microcarbon was highest (80%) with 40% H2SO4 treated seeds for 10 and 30 mins planted; 20% H2SO4 for 10 mins planted and 60% H2SO4 for 30 mins. Emergence index and emergence rate index of D. microcarbon seeds followed same trend as germination percentage. Highest mean (16cm) height of was recorded among seeds raised in river sand control. Means of collar diameter, leaf area and number of leaves also follow same trend with seedling height. There were no significant differences (p > 0.05) in seedling height, collar diameter, leaf area and number of leaves among seeds grown in different media and control. In conclusion, seeds treated with 40% H2SO4 and plated in river sand had the highest number of germinations and river sand was the best media of D. microcarbon growth.

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