Vol. 8, Issue 9, Part O (2024)

Assessing the impact of several pre-sowing treatments on mulberry seed germination was the goal of the current study. This study was conducted to evaluate effective pre-sowing treatments for enhancing the germination of mulberry F₁ progeny seeds. The experiment was designed using a completely randomized approach under controlled laboratory conditions, incorporating six different pre-treatment methods each replicated three times. Results demonstrated a significant increase in germination rates with GA3 application, with germination percentages reaching around 85-92 percent for 500 ppm (T₃), 80-87 percent for 1000 ppm (T₄), compare to other treatments. This indicates that GA₃ has been found to be effective in enhancing germination and to break dormancy in mulberry seeds. In conclusion, treating de-pulped mulberry seeds with GA₃ is a successful pre-sowing technique.