(Research Review) Vol 7-2025-21-27

Journal: i TECH MAG (Research Review)
Author: Soniya Koirala, Nikesh Shah, Uma Devi Bhandari, Supriya Niraula, Melina Rai, Chandani Sunuwar
DOI: 10.26480/itechmag.07.2025.21.27

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Lady’s finger, or okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), is a warm-season vegetable that is grown extensively in tropical and subtropical areas due to its economic and nutritional value. Despite its importance, challenges such as uneven germination and poor seedling establishment often limit okra production. An experiment was carried out in May 2024 at the Girija Prasad Koirala College of Agriculture and Research Centre in Morang, Nepal, to investigate the effects of several seed priming treatments on the germination and development of two okra cultivars, Mahima (NOH-100) and Swastik-2, to solve these problems. The study utilized a two-factorial Completely Randomized Design (CRD) to evaluate the effects of seven priming treatments on okra seed germination and seedling performance. The experiment was conducted with three replications and involved two different okra cultivars. Growth indicators were examined 10, 20, and 30 days after sowing (DAS), and germination was tracked for seven days. The Mahima (NOH-100) variety fared better than Swastik-2 with respect to the sprouting and development according to the data. The best priming method, which produced the highest germination parameters, was the 5% PEG solution. Conversely, the treatments with the worst germination and growth results were 2% NaOH and 2% CuSO4·5H2O. This study indicates that seed priming is a good method for increasing okra output since it may greatly improve the germination and development of okra seedlings, especially when done using a 5% PEG solution.