PGPR and PGPF Mediated Seed Bio-priming for Improving Seed Germination and Early Seedling Growth in Acer oblongum (Himalayan Maple)
Background: Acer oblongum (Himalayan maple) is an ecologically and socio-economically important Himalayan tree species. Poor natural regeneration and inconsistent seed germination in its natural habitats constrain its propagation, conservation, and nursery-scale multiplication. Aim: The present study aimed to evaluate...