M Mathivanan

Investigation of Seed Extraction Methods to Enhance Seed Quality and Viability in Nightshade (Solanum trilobatum L.)

K Sundaralingam, Vinoth Kumar Muniyappan, VS Kavinesh & M Mathivanan · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2025

Solanum trilobatum L. (nightshade) is a medicinally important plant, yet its cultivation is limited due to challenges in seed germination and poor seed quality. This study aimed to standardize effective seed extraction methods and assess their impact on seed quality and viability...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2025/v47i63488

Seed Dormancy Breaking in Nightshade (Solanum trilobatum L.)

K Sundaralingam, Vinoth Kumar Muniyappan, V.S Kavinesh, T. Kavichakravarthy & M Mathivanan · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2025

Nightshade (Solanum trilobatum L.) is one of the medicinal crops under Solanaceae family, often exhibits poor germination due to inherent seed dormancy. The present study was conducted to standardize the seed dormancy breaking treatments to improve the germination. The results cl...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2025/v37i65485