DEVELOPMENTAL CHANGES IN SEEDLINGS OF Luffa cylindrica M. ROEM. AND Momordica charantia L. DUE.....

Due to the existence of a stiff seed coat, increasing seed germination and breaking dormancy is a key concern among Cucurbitaceae species. Both Luffa cylindrica and Momordica charantia seeds feature a dense seed structure and a strong seed coat. Deposition of phenolic chemicals on the surface of the seed coat, such as pectin and/or suberin, also inhibits water uptake into the seed. Seed germination treatments can help you get more seeds to germinate. As a result, batches of seeds from both plants were subjected to a variety of seed germination treatments, including physical treatments like Nicking, Chilling, Soaking and Pre-Soaking, Moist Cloth Bag, and chemical treatments like soaking in Acetone, Hydrogen Peroxide, and Potassium Nitrate, as well as their variables in comparison to the control. Following germination, the seedlings were transplanted to sapling-bags for continued growth and development of the vegetative portions in order to observe the effects of the treatments. The internal structure of the stem and root were studied after the seedlings had grown. The growth of vascular bundles showed noticeable alterations. Hydrogen peroxide, potassium nitrate, moist cloth bag, and soaking in distilled water and boiled water are all effective treatments for increasing germination rates.

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