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Seed propagation of Allanblackia spp

author(s) Ofori D A - Munjuga M R - Asaah E K - Simons T - Tchoundjeu Z - Jamnadass R H
from World Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF)
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regions
  • Eastern Africa
  • Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Africa
  • World
  • Caribbean
  • Latin America and the Caribbean
  • Americas
citation

Ofori D A et al., 'Seed propagation of Allanblackia spp', 2011

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Abstract

Allanblackia seeds do not germinate easily. The use of growth promoters to break dormancy has been explored, but does not promote seed germination. The storage of fruit for 6 weeks before seed extraction and/or removal of the whole testa do however enhance germination. Incubation of coatless seed (seeds with testa removed) in black or transparent plastic bags also enhances germination, and this method is widely used in West and Central Africa

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