Seed germination studies in Gentiana kurroo Royle - an endangered medicinal herb.

摘要

Gentiana kurroo Royle is a critically endangered medicinal plant of north-western Himalayas. The roots and rhizome of this plant are valued for their bitter tonic, antiperiodic, expectorant, antibilious, astringent, stomachic, anthelmintic, blood purifying and carminative properties. Mature capsules of G. kurroo fruits were collected and observations on morphological parameters were recorded. Seed germination under laboratory conditions commenced from sixth day after sowing and continued up to 28 days. The total germination recorded was 68.0% of which the maximum germination (25.0%) was observed in the second week and the minimum germination of 8.0% occurred in the first week of sowing under laboratory conditions. Seeds sown achieved a peak value of 2.62, mean daily germination of 2.43%, and germination value of 6.36.