Table 3 Germination characteristics of E. prunifolius seeds
Parameters | Seed weight class(mg) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Light (< 320) | Intermediate (320–480) | Heavy (> 480) | ||
Number of seeds sown (n) | 235 | 1079 | 126 | |
Average seed length (mm) | 11.92 ± .064 | 13.47 ± .028 | 14.52 ± .059 | |
Average seed width (mm) | 6.80 ± .027 | 7.37 ± .017 | 8.02 ± .034 | |
Number of seeds germinated | 46 | 246 | 31 | |
Proportion of Seed | Contribution to total seed lot (%) | 16.31 | 74.93 | 8.75 |
Germination (%) | 19.57a | 22.8a | 24.6a | |
Mean germination (days) | 211 ± 4 | 212 ± 1 | 213 ± 3 | |
T50 (days) | 188 ± 9 | 218 ± 7 | 204 ± 6 | |
Seed coat thickness (mm) | 0.66 ± 0.12 | 1.07 ± 0.06 | 1.42 ± 0.06 | |
Weight of cotyledon (g) | 0.077 ± 0.005 | 0.102 ± 0.002 | 0.117 ± 0.002 | |