Effects of Hydropriming on Seedling Growth Parameters of Cicer arietinum (Chickpea)
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https://doi.org/10.59436/jsiane.359.2583-2093Keywords:
Hydropriming, Cicer arietinum, Seed priming, Growth parameters, Seedling vigourAbstract
Hydropriming, a simple and cost-effective seed priming technique that plays a significant role in improving germination and early seedling growth under suboptimal conditions. This study investigates the effects of hydropriming on various growth parameters of Cicer arietinum (chickpea), a major leguminous crop cultivated in semi-arid regions. Seeds were subjected to hydropriming for varying durations (6, 12, and 24 hours), and compared to untreated controls. Observations on germination percentage, seedling length, fresh and dry weight, and vigour index were recorded. The results indicate that hydropriming significantly enhances early growth performance, especially at 12 hours of treatment. The findings support hydropriming as a promising pre-sowing technique for improving chickpea establishment and productivity.
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