Abstract

Effect of four storage temperatures (T1-ambient room temperature (35±5ºC), T2-Air conditioner (25±2ºC), T3- Fridge (5±1ºC) and T4-Freezer (-4±1ºC) and four moisture levels M1 (38%), M2 (21%), M3 (12%), M4 (5.5%) were studied on seed longevity of seeds under controlled conditions. After setting of desired moisture content seeds were then subjected to storage treatments in 200μ thick polythene bag and kept in airtight plastic container at different temperature levels and tested upto 270 days respectively. Seeds were sown in between paper (BP) for germination study in laboratory at 30±1ºC and relative humidity (90±3%).