Vol. 11, Special Issue 12 (2022)

Author(s):
Geying Tamuk and Bikram Singh

Abstract:
Altingia excelsa Noronha. tall majestic tree, long straight cylindrical bole, belongs to the family Hamamelidaceae, classified as a valuable and durable hardwood timber species. Investigations were carried out on the effect of different pre-sowing treatment to get the improved germination rates under laboratory conditions in the year 2021. The experimental setup was a completely randomized design (CRD) constituting thirteen pre-treatments and four replicates. Among various treatments, soaking of fertile seeds in Aloe vera pulp extract 25% and 50% for 24 hours resulted into higher germination 64 to 66.33% followed by Moringa oleifera bark extract with 55% as compared with 24.67% for the control treatment. The findings indicate natural plant extracts concurred better response for production of seedlings with minimum cost and time for reforestation and afforestation programmes of the species.