P. Adeka

Effect of Acid Pretreatment of Seeds on the Germination and Early Growth of Albizia lebbek (L) Benth in Makurdi, Benue State-Nigeria

G. Dachung, J. I. Amonum, I. B. Chenge & P. Adeka · Asian Journal of Research in Agriculture and Forestry · 2023

The seeds of A. lebbeck exhibit physical dormancy, which leads to poor seed germination due to a tough seed coat, which has prevented the species from being domesticated in the study area. Pre-sowing treatments are therefore necessary to increase seed germination and reduce germi...