1Department of Seed Science and Technology, Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology, Kanpur, 208002, Uttar Pradesh, India
2Department of Seed Science and Technology, College of Horticulture, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, 173230, Himachal Pradesh, India
3Department of Seed Science and Technology, CSK HP Krishi Vishvavidyalaya, Palampur, 176062, Himachal Pradesh, India
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Online Published on 05 August, 2023.
Soybean is an important oilseed crop; however, it is classified under least storage group because its genotypes differ in their ability to maintain seed longevity. A storage experiment was carried out by packing the seeds of seven soybean varieties in high density polyethylene (HDPE) bags and storing them under ambient conditions. The cultivars were assessed for six seed quality parameters initially during January 2019 and, thereafter, at bimonthly interval up to May 2020. PS 1556 was the best performing variety in terms of all the seed quality parameters whose seed longevity was 16 months, whereas, Palam Early Soya 1 and Him Palam Hara Soya 1 were poor performing varieties with 12 months seed longevity. The study acquaints about the seed storability of soybean cultivars under temperate conditions of northwestern Himalayan region which would assist the seed producers in deciding the fate of the produced seed.
Longevity, Seed quality, Soybean, Storage
