EFFECT OF PRE GERMINATION TREATMENT ON GERMINATION OF TETRAPLEURA. TETRAPTERA SEEDLING IN ARID ZONE (Maiguguri,Borno state Nigeria) (English Edition)

The increased demand of T. tetrapetra has led to an over exploitation of the species in Nigeria. The regeneration of the species is likewise hampered by the dormancy exhibited by its seeds in nurseries, this coupled with lack of knowledge on the best silvicultural practices to be applied for best results has been of concern to silviculturists. The importance of this species therefore, makes it necessary to undertake this research to improve its regeneration