Effect of pre-sowing treatment on seed germination and seedling vigour in endive and chicory

3 treatment reduced plant growth of both species. The present study suggests that KNO 3 and secondly GA 3 treatments may improve rapid and uniform seedling emergence and plant development in nurseries and/or in greenhouses, which is easily applicable by nursery workers with economic profits.

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