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This study aims to evaluate how different organic and inorganic substances affect the growth and survival of khirni (Manilkara hexandra).

February 9, 2026

Effect of organic and inorganic substances on plant growth and survival in khirni (Manilkara hexandra)

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This study aims to evaluate how different organic and inorganic substances affect the growth and survival of khirni (Manilkara hexandra).
Conducted at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth in 2023-2024.
Compared treatments of seeds soaked in cow dung slurry and GA3.
Measured various growth metrics including stem diameter, seedling vigour, and survival rates.
Seeds soaked in cow dung slurry showed a stem diameter of 3.18 mm and survival rate of 93.42%.
GA3 treatment led to the highest seedling height at 18.04 cm and leaf area of 21.36 cm².
Lower incidence of damping off was noted (6.58%) with cow dung treatment.

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AbstractThe study was carried out to find out the effect of organic and inorganics on growth and survival of khirni (Manilkara hexandra L.) at Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani, during 2023-2024. Among treatment combinations, seeds soaked in cow dung slurry for 24 hr showed better stem diameter (3.18 mm), seedling vigour index I (3122.55) and seedling vigour index II (107.92), survival (93.42 %) and lesser incidence of damping off (6.58 %), whereas seedling height (18.04 cm), number of leaves (9.97), leaf area (21.36 cm2), plant fresh weight (3.09 g) and plant dry weight (1.44 g) were observed best in treatment seeds soaked in GA3 300 ppm for 12 hr.

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