Effect of Various Growth Mediums on the Germination and Growth of Jatropha curcas

摘要

Pakistan is a country of great geographical importance. It has land of all types but the larger areas have arid and semi-arid conditions. For this we have a drought resistant plant Jatropha curcas. This plant grows on soil which is not suitable for agriculture. It plays an important role in purification of environment and soil. This study provides information about germination of seeds planted in earthen pots. Seeds were undergone various pre-sowing treatments. Fifty percent of total pots were placed under tunnel structure and other half pots were placed in natural conditions. Three treatments were applied by changing the sowing medium e.g. Normal soil or sandy clay loam, Sandy loam soil and Silty loam soil. Irrigation was applied. There were three treatments and eight replications according to (CRD). According to study the sandy loam soil and sandy clay loam soil are most suitable for best germination.