The effect of storage temperature and humidity on germination of Irvingia gabonensis var. excelsa

Abstract

Seeds of Irvingia gabonensis var. excelsa lost their ability to germinate when stored for even 2 months at 10°C but retained the ability to germinate at ambient temperature and 30°C. The retention of the ability to germinate was best at ambient temperature. Storage at 30% moisture content resulted in better storage potential than 40–45% moisture content at both ambient temperature and 30°C. Copyright © 2006 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd