PJB-2017-559
Germination and Biochemical Parameters of Mulberry Seedlings Under Different Seed Rates
M. Younus wani
Abstract
Mulberry (Morus sp.) though a cross pollinated plant produces seed which is used to raise seedlings to be used for root grafting, practised on large scale, where in scion of an improved variety is grafted over the root stock got through seedling raising. The investigation was carried out at Temperate Sericulture Research Institute (TSRI) Mirgund, SKUAST- K, during the year 2015 where in different seed rates were tested for seedling raising in mulberry. Amongst the different seed rates tested the treatment T3 where 28 seeds were sown per square foot was found to be at par with T1 and T2 involving 20 and 24 seeds per sq. foot respectively. The study indicated that 28 seeds per square foot could be successfully adopted for seedling raising and thus helping in efficient use of land and judicious use of seed. After that the seedlings were tested for biochemical parameters. The biochemical parameters (chlorophyll and protein content of seedling leaves) were found at par from T1 to T3 were 20-28 seeds sown per square foot. The healthy and robust seedlings registering high contents of biochemical parameters are important in sericultural industry as biotic and abiotic stresses are concerned.
Key words: Bio chemicals, Chlorophyll, Germination, Mulberry, Seedling, Seed rate
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