Descriptions
- Acacia nilotica is a multipurpose tree: it provides timber, fuel, shade, food, fodder, honey, dye, gum, and fences. It also impacts the environment through soil reclamation, soil enrichment, protection against fire and wind, and as a haven for biodiversity and ornament.
- Acacia nilotica is a useful fodder source, and sometimes a very important one, particularly in dry regions. The foliage and the pods dropped during the dry season can be a fundamental source of nutrients in periods of feed scarcity. soil type: recommended for plantation in alluvial loam, tank silt, and black -cotton soils, alkaline soils (provided the moisture conditions are favorable).
- Seed : germination percentage : 80 to 90 %, germination period in days : 7 to 30 days
- Pretreatment: soaking in cold water for 48 hours at room temperature, immersing the seeds in hot water at 800c and allowing it to soak until cool, or keeping the seed in a moist cow dung heap for 2 to 3 days; or in conc. H2so2 for 10 to 14 minutes. Treated seeds should be sown immediately
- Nursery technique: seedlings are raised in polythene bags by sowing the treated seeds about 1.5 cms deep .excess watering is avoided after 2 months. Shade is provided to avoid surface cracking.
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325, Pillanna Garden, Stage 3, Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru, 9th Cross Road, Kadugondanahalli, Bangalore 560045
Address of origin: 325, Pillanna Garden, Stage 3, Kadugondanahalli, Bengaluru, 9th Cross Road, Kadugondanahalli, Bangalore 560045