Vol. 11, Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Senthil Raj R and V Manonmani

Abstract:
Coffee (Coffea arabica L.) seeds are classified into intermediate seeds which require high moisture content during the storage and possess a short shelf life. Coffee trees are propagated using seedlings derived from seeds. The present study evaluated the suitable storage method for prolonging the viability of the seed. The results showed that the shelf life of coffee seed was extended up to 80 days by storing in 300-gauge polythene bags at 15 °C. However, the seeds stored under environmental condition maintained the viability up to 20 days only. Also, the seeds stored along with moist media have not better way for extending the shelf life when compared with seed stored at 15 °C. The maximum seedling vigour and least electrical conductivity and free sugars were found in the seeds stored at 15 °C. The results showed that the coffee seeds can be stored up to 80 days in 300-gauge polythene bag at 15 °C.