Effect of packaging materials and storage duration on seed germination of maize inbred

Abstract

The germination percent of inbred IGI 1103 affected significantly with storage duration. The rate of seed deterioration was higher in ambient conditions compare to cold storage because of uncontrolled environmental conditions. Seed packaging materials also significantly affected seed deterioration. Among two types of packaging materials, aluminium foil bag (P2) was found superior for maintaining viability. Cloth bag (P1) is not safe for maize inbred line seed storage for longer time. From the result of present study, it was concluded that maize inbred IGI 1103 kept in aluminium bag in cold storage for longer period minimize the deterioration effect on seed germination status.