Storage Life of Onion Seeds in Relation to the Methods of Threshing and Cleaning,and Drying Period

D.R. Panthee
Agriculture Research Station, Lumle, P.O. Box 1, Pokhara, Kaski, Nepal

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ABSTRACT

A combination of threshing method (hand and stick),cleaning method (water dipping and winnowing) and drying period (8,12 and 16 hours) were imposed on onion seed prior to storage in polythene bag (300 gauge) at Lumle Centre (1670m asl) under ambient conditions. The seeds were analysed in an interval of 2 months for germination from June 1995 to April 1998. Germination standard for onion seeds was maintained up to 36 months of storage. A combination of hand threshing, water dipping and 8 hours drying was the best having higher germination percentage over the study period, but there was no clear distinction between rest of the treatments.

Published Year
1998

Volume
Volume 2

Issue
Issue 1