Germination Behaviour and Storability of Ailanthus excelsa Seeds

The seeds of Ailanthus excelsa exhibited orthodox storage behaviour as viability period increased with the decrease in storage temperature and seed moisture content. Seeds dried to 5.7% moisture content remained viable, with 50% of the initial germination, beyond three years at 5°C and beyond one year at ambient room temperature. The seeds are non-dormant and germinate freely at 30°C on top of paper, the conditions found ideal for testing germination capacity.