Germination responses of seeds of Desmodium triflorum

Abstract

Background: Germination of Desmodium triflorum is used for the scarification using the acid is valuable for the different light condition. Methods: The sample was collected as four month of interval of time and the seed is treated with acids with different time. Results: seeds scarified with sulfuric acids for 10 min before sowing had better germination than those scarified for 5 and 15 min. Among them light qualities, red and white light had slightly promoted effect whereas blue light and dark condition had slightly negative effect on seed germination. Conclusions: In comparison to blue light and dark condition, red light and white light were promoted to percentage germination indicating the role of phytochrome in seed germination of Desmodium triflorum.