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ABSTRACT
The purpose of this study was to investigate the germination characteristics of two varieties of Treculia africana (Decne) seeds in nursery unit of the Department of Forest Resources and Wildlife Management. University of Benin in Edo -state Nigeria. The study was carried out using a complete randomized design pattern (CRD) comprising two treatment and three replications each for the treatment. Germination parameters investigated were germination percentage, germinating rate, Mean germinating time (MGT), Germination Period, Germination Energy/Value and Peak Germination. The data collected were analyzed using descriptive statistics of frequency, percentage, and charts. The results revealed that germination was epigeal of the phanerocotylar type. Average mean germination rate for T1 was 17.58 while T2 is 20.53, germination energy of 59.33 was recorded in 2nd replication of T1 and values for other germination characteristics were all very high across the replications this actually suggests that the species is a fast germinating species that can be trusted when raising seedlings for afforestation initiatives. The average germination across the replication for Treatment 1 was 84.22% (±5.83) while for Treatment 2 was 86.67%, Germination percentage for Treatment 1 was 90.67%, 79.33%, and 82.67% for each of the 3 replications within 14 days and for the second Treatment, germination percentage of 90%, 84%, 86% highlighting High germinability under optimal environmental conditions. Working together with local stakeholders and communities could promote the economics use of Treculia africana while appreciating it's Ecological and economic value.
