Effect of shade on seed germination and early seedling growth of Moringa oleifera Lam.

Effect of shade on seed germination and early seedling growth of Moringa oleifera Lam.

2014

E08744

This study investigated the effect of shade as a\n moderator of light intensity and temperature on seed germination and biomass accumulation and partitioning of Moringa oleifera seedlings. Three levels of shade were applied: high shade, medium shade and no shade. Germination was monitored for two weeks from seed sowing and germination rate and final percentage were calculated. Four sequential harvests were carried out starting from four weeks after seed sowing. Seedling growth variables were assessed at each harvest. The results showed that shade had significant effect on germination and seedling growth variables. Medium shade resulted in fast rate of germination\n and high germination percentage. Also, it gave higher values for the seedling growth variables and produced erect and strong shoot than the other two treatments. These findings indicate the importance of medium shade to the germination\n and seedling growth of M. oleifera and that should be considered in the nursery conditions.

3(1):20-26, JOURNAL OF FOREST PRODUCTS AND INDUSTRIES

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