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Standardization of protocol for seed pelleting in onion (Allium cepa) to improve seed handling

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Title Standardization of protocol for seed pelleting in onion (Allium cepa) to improve seed handling
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Creator H S YOGEESHA, P PANNEERSELVAM, K BHANUPRAKASH and S S HEBBAR
 
Subject Field performance, Onion, Seed pelleting, Seed quality
 
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pelleting method for onion (Allium cepa L.) seed has been standardized using locally available cheaper materials,
viz. vermicompost, cow dung and clay powders as stuffing materials, and methyl cellulose and polyvinyl alcohol
as adhesive materials. The pelleted onion seeds resulted from this method were bold, smooth, round and uniform in
size that helped in easy handling. The pellet weight was increased almost 4-5 times of nonpelleted seeds. The quality
of pelleted seed was on par with nonpelleted seed in terms of germination and seedling vigour. The germination and
seedling vigour index were 87% and 1117, respectively in pelleted seeds and 89% and 1169 in nonpelleted seed.
The bulb yield of pelleted seed treatment (31.81tonnes/ha) was better than nonpelleted seed (27.85 tonnes/ha). The
pelleted seeds could be stored for 3-4 months even under ambient conditions without decline in viability and vigour.
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Date 2019-03-19T06:53:47Z
2019-03-19T06:53:47Z
2017-07-01
 
Type Article
 
Identifier Not Available
0019-5022
http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/17462
 
Language English
 
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Publisher Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi