Department of Horticulture, Chauras Campus, HNB Garhwal University, Srinagar (Garhwal), 246174, Uttaranchal, India
The germination response of P. granatum seeds of different stratification periods was studied. The germination of P. granatum signifcantly improved with increasing stratification periods. Stratification for 30 days at 5°C showed highest germination percentage, longest radicle, maximum root length and shoot length, number of leaves and maximum survival of seedlings. The longest plumule, maximum collar diameter, highest shoot and root dry weight were recorded with 25 days of stratification. Thus, the result of present investigation clearly reveals that 25 to 30 days stratification for P. granatum was more suitable for uniform and faster germination as well as best growth in early stage compared to the control.
Wild pomegranate, Stratification
