Abstract
Studies were undertaken to explore the storage behaviour of Jaman (Syzygium cuminii L. Skeels) seeds. Seeds were dried down to different moisture levels. Mean germination percentage was the highest (99.1 %) at ambient moisture content (60%). Reduction in seed moisture content showed significant loss in viability depicting recalcitrant storage behaviour. Seed germination speed was high (11.51) at 60% moisture but was adversely affected when dried to 18%. Time to get 50% germination was also significantly increased (18 days for 30% moisture compared to 7.4 days for control) with the passage of desiccation period. Maximum electrical conductivity (1010 IJScm-1 ) was recorded at low moisture level (18%) which resulted in considerable reduction in seed viability and germination speed. These studies revealed that Jaman seeds are sensitive to desiccation tolerance and their storage behaviour may be recalcitrant. Key words: Jaman, desiccation tolerance, EC, germination, viability
