A. S. Bisht , B. P. Nautiyal , A. B. Bhatt

Abstract

H. spicatum is an important Himalayan medicinal herb and the species needs immediate attention and priority for conservation due to over exploitation and increasing demand in herbal market. Keeping this in view, the present investigation was aimed to enhance the seed germination percentage of H. spicatum using hormones and trying various soil compositions under nursery conditions. Treatment of seeds by various concentrations of hormones and soil treatment (litter addition) improved germination as well as growth performance. These findings can be utilized for producing propagates of the species for domestication and cultivation to realize commercial requirements. The method would be an additional advantage over vegetative propagation by rhizomes.

Keywords

Hedychium spicatum, Propagation, Growth Performance, Hormonal, Soil Treatments

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A. S. Bisht , A. B. Bhatt

Abstract

The present paper focusses on the various ecological aspects of Acorus calamus. This species is very useful/effective and is basically a medicinal herb, which is found in abundance in Temperate Zone of the Himalayas. Excessive exploitation coupled with destruction of its natural habitats has brought this species on the verge of extinction hence long term conservation practices should be adopted to conserve this species.

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