Some of the problems faced by acid lime growers are slow, erratic and incomplete germination with high initial seedling mortality. The possible reason of slow germination is presence of the growth inhibitors and physical resistance of seed coat to radical protrusion. The growth of acid lime seedling is very slow in nursery as well as in the field. The increasing germination percentage and producing healthier seedling are major challenges for farmers. Producing plants from seeds are the most important propagation method. Seedling propagation involves careful management of seeds, seed storage...

Fruit production is an essential component of global agriculture, providing nutritious food, economic opportunities, and environmental benefits. The world of fruit production has undergone significant transformations in recent years, driven by evolving consumer demands, advancements in technology, and a growing focus on sustainable and efficient agricultural practices. These modern trends that have shaped the fruit production sector, revolutionizing the way fruits are cultivated, processed, marketed, and consumed. In recent years, there has been a notable shift towards sustainability and...

The custard apple is the most widely distributed species of the Annona genus in the world. Due to the hard and thick seed coat, it requires about 35-50 days for germination. Irregular germination, in custard apple seeds may be due to dormancy or due to a hard seed coat. Very limited work has been carried out on this aspect in India and in different parts of the world indicating, the utility of GA3 and chemicals for getting better germination of custard apple seeds. The date of sowing has its own importance in seed germination and seedling growth. For enhancing better, synchronized seed...

Propagation of papaya is commercially done only through seeds. Now a day farmers are growing papaya as a main crop which was in place of intercrop with other main crops in orchards. With the commercialization of papaya cultivation, the demand for quality seeds of well-established varieties has increased especially for the gynodioecious varieties which are very much famous among farmers and whose cost is very high. Poor seed handling is known to affect germination, seedling emergence, poor or low seedling vigour and sometimes even total failure of seedlings with attendant low yield and...