Effect of various agro-climatic factors on germination and growth of Jojoba in Pakistan
2003
Rana, M.Y. | Bashir, M.A. | Asad, M.N. | Iqbal, A.M. (Jojoba Research Station, Bahawalpur (Pakistan))
Jojoba Simmondsia chinensis (Link) Schneider is a dioecious, perennial, evergreen woody shrub. The seed of Jojoba contains 40 to 50% oil which has wide uses in cosmetic, lubricant, pharmaceutical, plastic, printing and other industries. The present research investigations revealed that average temperature from 28.80 to 37.76 degree centigrade gave 62.22 to 78.88% germination of Jojoba seed. Average maximum plant height 113.59 cm followed by 101.96 cm was recorded on silt + clay and Cholistani sand respectively. The plants gained 102.42, 94.19, 81.66 and 57.16 cm height with brackish water concentrations 1000, 4000, 6000 and 8000 ppm, respectively. Increasing salinity level reduced the growth of Jojoba.
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