The germination of banana seeds

• Authors : Simmonds, N.W.


• Document type : Journal article


• Year of publication : 1952


• Journal title : Tropical Agriculture


• Volume (number) : 29 (1)




• Pages : 35-49


• Peer-reviewed : Yes


• ISSN : 0041-3216


• Abstract : Experiments on factors affecting the germination of banana seeds are described. Seeds should be extracted from mature, ripe fruits; they should be well cleaned and stored, if necessary, in a desiccator, though viability may be retained for about six months simply by drying in the sun. In the greenhouse free drainage is very important. Pre-sowing treatments such as soaking in sulphuric acid, chipping of the testa, soaking in water, scorching, and the application of temperature shocks are usually deleterious and often lethal. Results are discussed in relation to the needs of experimental technique and of a banana collecting expedition.


• Keywords : MUSA ACUMINATA; MUSA BALBISIANA; SEEDS; GERMINATION


• Open access : No


• Document on publisher's site : View article on publisher's site


• Musalit document ID : IN160584

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