Standardization of seed and seedling standards of phalsa (Grewia subinaequalis L.)

Abstract

Phalsa multiplication through seeds requires certain prerequisites; fully ripened fruits and freshly extracted seeds should be used for seedling raising, portrays should be used for taking maximum seed germination per cent, germination should be more than 80 % from fresh seeds and completed within 25 days after sowing with 60-90 per cent plant survival rate, during seedlings shifting in polybags require minimum 3-4 weeks period with height of about 4-5 cm, seedlings of about 3-4 months age group attaining height and diameter 35-40 and 0.25-0.35 cm, respectively ready for sale or field planting. The developed standards would be highly useful for conservation of elite type and large scale multiplication of seedlings of phalsa.