Storability of Primed Seeds of Brinjal (Solanum melongena)

Abstract

Studies were conducted to study the effect of priming on storability of brinjal variety Bagyamati. Four different
priming methods viz., hydro priming, halo priming, sand matrix priming and osmo priming were used. The
storage studies were conducted for 11 months after imposing the priming treatment. The results revealed that
viability of primed seeds were dependent on the method of priming. However, irrespective of method all the
priming methods were superior to control seeds throughout the storage period. Among the protocols studied sand
matrix priming (80% water holding capacity, three days) for both the varieties is established as best method of
priming treatment for brinjal, capable of improving seed vigour as well as viability.