A study on Seed germination of Cassia alata Linn an antiallergenic plant

Authors

  • M Thirupathi Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.
  • M Kiran Kumar Seed technology laboratory, Forest Geneticist, Warangal-506 009, India.
  • D Srinivas Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.
  • K Rajendar Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.
  • K Jaganmohan Reddy Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.

Keywords:

Cassia alata, seed germination, seed propagation, skin diseases

Abstract

Cassia alata known as candle bush or Ringworm tree belongs to Cesalpinaceae family, which was found in diverse habitats in the tropics. C. alata leaves containing some chemical substances like chrysophanic acid, is a common ingredient in soaps, shampoos and lotions. The effectiveness of this plant against skin diseases is confirmed by modern scientific studies. The seed germination was gradually decreased by increasing the age of the seeds. Seed propagation is still used as a specialized tool for breeding purposes and for the propagation of pathogen-free plant material.

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Author Biographies

M Thirupathi, Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.

Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.

M Kiran Kumar, Seed technology laboratory, Forest Geneticist, Warangal-506 009, India.

Seed technology laboratory, Forest Geneticist, Warangal-506 009, India. 

D Srinivas, Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.

Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.

K Rajendar, Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.

Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.

K Jaganmohan Reddy, Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.

Plant Tissue Culture Laboratory, Department of Botany, Kakatiya University, Warangal- 506 009, India.

Published

30-11-2012

How to Cite

Thirupathi, M., Kiran Kumar, M., Srinivas, D., Rajendar, K., & Jaganmohan Reddy, K. (2012). A study on Seed germination of Cassia alata Linn an antiallergenic plant. Journal of Phytology, 4(5). Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/jp/article/view/2789

Issue

Volume 4, Issue 5, 2012

Section

Research Article