Volume : IV, Issue : VI, June - 2015

GERMINATION STUDIES AND EARLY SEEDLING GROWTH OF SOME LOCAL SPICES FOUND IN NIGER DELTA NIGERIA.

Udosen, I. R. , Sam, S. M

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 Spices are aromatic parts of plants used for thousands of centuries by many cultures to enhance the flavour and aroma of foods. Early cultures also recognized the value of using spices in preserving foods and for their medicinal value. The present study investigates the germination and early seedling growth of some local spices found in Niger Delta region of Nigeria. Species studied were Xylopia aethiopica, Piper guineense, Aframomum sceptrum, Aframomum danielli, Capsicum frutescens, Capsicum annum and Capsicum cayenensis. In an attempt to promote germination, some pre–sowing treatments were employed. Seeds were germinated in the incubator and in the green house. Maximum germination response (100%) was recorded for Capsicum annum. Results also showed that germination were observed in seeds of Capsicum species pretreated with conc. H2SO4 soaked for 2 minutes. Hence, sulphuric acid soaked for 2 minutes can be used to remove dormancy and enhance germination percentage and seedlings growth performances in Capsicum species.

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UDOSEN, I. R., SAM, S. M Germination Studies and Early Seedling Growth of Some Local Spices Found in Niger Delta Nigeria. International Journal of Scientific Research, Vol : 4, Issue : 6 June 2015

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