Abstract

EFFECT OF FEW PLANTS AS PROTECTANT ON SEED OF PIGEON PEA (CAJANAS CAJAN L.) STORED IN DIFFERENT CONTAINERS

*Ashok Sadhu Kandhare

ABSTRACT

Seed is the most important part of plant for propagation. Proper storage of seed in suitable container in viable condition for future use is a meticulous task. Insane application of artificial seed protectants is producing lethal effects on general public and environment. Therefore, in present study naturally available plants as seed protectant are tried on seed of Pigeon pea stored in four containers; gunny bag, tin box, plastic bag, glass bottle. Plant powders of Azadirachta indica A.Juss, Cyperus rodundus L. and Ocimum basilicum L. found useful to be as seed protectant for test pulse.

Keywords: Azadirachta indica A.Juss, Cyperus rodundus L. and Ocimum basilicum L.