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Dormancy studies in black gram (Phaseolus mnngo L.)

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Mechanical scarification of seeds ofPhaseolus mungo L. resulted in 100 per cent gormination in comparison to 90 per cent dormant control. Seeds treated with concentrated sulphuric acid for 8 min led to 85 per cent germination. Heat treatment at 70 °C for 24 h exhibited 75 per cent gormination, while boiled water treatment for 7 min caused 65 per cent germination.

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  1. Rice Process Engineering Centre, I. I. T. Kharagpur, India

    S. Padmaja Rao & R. K. Mukherjee

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Rao, S.P., Mukherjee, R.K. Dormancy studies in black gram (Phaseolus mnngo L.). Biol Plant 20, 81–85 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02923264

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