Technologies
Title: | Protocol for extending seed viability of papaya in storage |
Area: | Agricultural Sciences |
Sub Area: | Papaya storage |
Focus Area: | Agriculture |
Developing Agency: | Indian Institute of Horticultural Research (IIHR), Bengaluru |
Technology Readiness Index: | Technology developed |
Email: | director.iihr@icar.gov.in |
| Website Link : | https://iihr.res.in/protocol-extending-seed-viability-papaya-storage |
Brief Description
Description : | The seeds could be stored without any decline in viability and vigour for 24 months at 15°C irrespective of variety, packaging materials and seed moisture levels. However, under ambient conditions, the seeds of Surya could maintain high viability upto 18 months of storage. Among the packaging materials, poly lined aluminium pouches was found to be better and the seed moisture (6-9%) had no marked effect on viability. |