Journal of FARM SCIENCES, Vol 9, No 1 (1996)

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Influence of Biogas Spent Slurry on Seed Quality Parameters of Sesamum, Sunflower and Safflower Crops

N.M. Shakuntala, K.S. Jagadeesh

Abstract


A laboratory experiment was conducted to study the effect of biogas spent slurry on seed germination and vigour parameters of sesamum, sunflower and safflower. Seeds treated with biogas spent slurry for 6 hours duration have produced significant increase in germination, rootlength, shoot length and seedling vigour index in all the three crops.

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