African Journal of Biotechnology Vol. 3 (3), pp. 179-181, March 2004

Short Communication

Effects of sulphuric acid, mechanical scarification and wet heat treatments on germination of seeds of African locust bean tree, Parkia biglobosa

B. L. Aliero

Department of Biological Sciences, Usmanu Dafodiyo University, Sokoto, Nigeria. E-mail: blaliero@yahoo.co.uk.

Accepted 1 January 2004

Effects of different treatment methods on the germination of seeds of Parkia biglobosa (mimosaceae) were carried out. Prior treatment of seeds with sulphuric acid, wet heat and mechanical scarification were found to induce germination of the dormant seeds. These methods could be applied to raise seedlings of the plant for field propagation.

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