Seed and seedling characteristics of the Himalayan hornbeam (Carpinus viminea Wall.), India |
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Authors: | Jitendra Bhatt Jeet Ram |
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Affiliation: | (1) Department of Forestry, Kumaun University, Nainital, 263002, Uttaranchal, India |
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Abstract: | To study of seed and seedling characteristics, seeds of the Himalayan Hornbeam (Carpinus viminea Wall.) were collected from low and high-elevation sites during the peak maturation period. Paired t-tests indicated that seed weight, percentage of sound seeds, and germination were significantly greater for high-elevation seeds whereas seed moisture (%) was low. Seedling growth performance was better for high-elevation seeds than for those from low elevation. This indicates that environmental conditions at high elevation may favour germination and seedling growth of the species. |
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Keywords: | Germination Seed Seedling Hornbeam Growth Elevation |
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