Overcoming Seed Dormancy in Cleome gynandra L. to Improve Germination

Muasya, Reuben M.; Simiyu, J. N.; Muui, C. W.; Rao, N. K.; Dulloo, M. E.; Gohole, L. S.

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dc.contributor.author	Muasya, Reuben M.
dc.contributor.author	Simiyu, J. N.
dc.contributor.author	Muui, C. W.
dc.contributor.author	Rao, N. K.
dc.contributor.author	Dulloo, M. E.
dc.contributor.author	Gohole, L. S.
dc.date.accessioned	2014-12-11T11:57:03Z
dc.date.available	2014-12-11T11:57:03Z
dc.date.issued	2009
dc.identifier.citation	Seed Technology; 2009, Vol. 31, No. 2, Page 134 of 134-143	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://www.jstor.org/stable/23433309
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/123456789/430
dc.description.abstract	Cleome gynandra L. is a traditional semi-domesticated leafy vegetable grown in East Africa. It belongs to the family Cleamaceae. Farmers save seed from each harvest for planting in the next season. C. gynandra seeds fail to germinate when planted immediately after harvest. Studies were conducted to determine appropriate seed treatments to overcome dormancy in freshly harvested C. gynandra seeds. Seeds were subjected to various dormancy breaking treatments including; Potassium nitrate (KNO3), leaching light, gibberellic acid (GA3) and chilling. Additional studies were carried out to determine the degree of dormancy in seeds harvested from pods at different positions on the plant. Among all treatments studied, application of GA3 at a concentration of 500 ppm resulted in the highest final germination...	en_US
dc.language.iso	en	en_US
dc.publisher	Association of Official Seed Analysts	en_US
dc.title	Overcoming Seed Dormancy in Cleome gynandra L. to Improve Germination	en_US
dc.type	Article	en_US