Effect Of Various Soil Medium On Seed Germination Of Simmondsia Chinensis (Link) Schneider (Jojoba) Under In Vivo Conditions

Abstract

The present work was conducted to elucidate the effect of different soil mediums in various ratios on seed germination efficiency and growth of seedling of Simmondsia chinensis under in vivo conditions. The highest germination (94%) was recorded for seeds cultivated in S₁ medium containing desert soil and Farm Yard Manure (FYM) (2:1) followed by S₄ medium (90%) having desert soil, clay, FYM (1:1:2), S₃ medium (76%) in 2:1:1 composition and then to S₂ medium (65%) germination in (1:2:1) ratio. Although, S. chinensis display better growth in desert soil, clay and FYM (1:1:2) yet in vivo (nursery) conditions they could raise potentially into healthy plantlets for successful establishment in the field. The present investigation could be of immense significance in selecting the soil type for commercialisation of this crop and improving their production to meet the market demand.