Abstract:
Vigna radiata L.. is an important and cheap source of food protein across Asia, especially for the
poor, thus plays an imperative role in the alleviation of protein malnutrition especially in the
developing countries. It contains a relatively high proportion of easily digestible good quality
protein (24%) with low flatulence and is also rich in iron contents (40–70 ppm), making it an
ultimate choice for balanced diets. Vigna radiata L. is indigenous to India or Indo-Burma region
The present study was carried out to see the effect of different treatments of growth regulators
viz. GA3 and IAA on seed germination and seedling growth in Vigna radiata L.. Seed moisture
content was determined and found optimum for seed testing. The seeds were soaked in different
concentrations (10, 50, and 100 ppm) of GA3 and IAA for 24 hours. Four replicates of each
treatment with 20 seeds per replicate were arranged for analysis. T2 (GA3) 10 ppm showed the
highest germination percentage as well as the higher radicle and plumule length in contrast to
other treatments. |
