Response of Withania somnifera, (L.) Dunal. to Soils from different locations in Satara district w.r.t Germination and Vegetative Growth

Authors

  • Bhosale RS Department of Botany, A.C.S College, Narayangaon, Junnar, Pune.
  • More AD Department of Botany, Fergusson College, Pune.

Keywords:

Ashwagandha, Soils, Germination, Growth

Abstract

Withania somnifera, Dunal. belongs to family Solanaceae. It is also known as Ashwagandha or Indian Genseng. Withanolides are constituents of roots of Ashwagandha. Withanolide is the major constituent with appreciable quantity of Withanone and traces of Withaferin-A. In Ayurvedic literature, is a “Rasayana” or rejuvenating drug and hence also traditionally known as Avarada which suggests the application of this plant for enhancing longevity. The seeds of Withania somnifera, Dunal. var somnifera  were selected and used for following investigations. Different locations from Junnar taluka showed different response to germination and vegetative growth. From present investigation it can be concluded that soil with alkaline properties was more efficient for germination and growth of Withania somnifera, Dunal. than acidic soil.

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Published

2013-03-31

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Bhosale RS, & More AD. (2013). Response of Withania somnifera, (L.) Dunal. to Soils from different locations in Satara district w.r.t Germination and Vegetative Growth. International Journal of Life Sciences, 1(1), 76–78. Retrieved from https://ijlsci.in/ls/index.php/home/article/view/1029

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2013): International Journal of Life Sciences

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