Effect of-different seed and fertilizer treatments on growth and biomass of Sida cordifolia in semi-arid desert region of the country

摘要

Sida cordifolia is considered to be one of the most important medicinal plants of the Indian Thar desert. The present paper deals with seed germination behaviour and agrotechniques for its propagation and multiplication. Results reveal that cone. H_2SO_4 scarification for 15 minutes gave the maximum germination. Under nursery conditions, germination percentage as well as plant height increased with NPK and collar diameter with FYM treatments. Aerial and underground biomass increased with NPK application.