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This experiment was conducted to evaluate the effect of fruit (seed) maturity on seed germination and seedling growth in mango (Mangifera indica L.) in Minab (Hormozgan province) in 2007. A completely randomized design with 5 treatments consisted of five stage of fruit harvest (85, 95, 105, 115 and 125 days after anthesis, respectively) and 4 replications was used. The results revealed that the maximum seed germination (70.67%) was found in treatment T5 (125 days after anthesis) at a time when the fruit was matured. But, the shoot length, stem diameter, leaf number and leaf area of 6 or 12 months old seedlings were also found better in treatment T1 and T2 (85 and 95 days after anthesis, respectively). Also, shoot dry weight and root index (root dry weight/ root length) of 12 months old seedlings were also found better in treatment T1 (85 days after anthesis). Therefore, the seeds of mango should be collected before fruit ripening, at a time when the fruit is immature for better seedling growth and vigor index.
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