Effect of Different Growing Media on Seed Germination and Growth Parameters of Angelica glauca Edgew

Angelica glauca (Apiaceae), endemic to the Himalaya, is a critically endangered medicinal herb for which, beside in situ conservation, ex situ cultivation is recommended to overcome poor seed germination that limits natural reproduction in the species the present study was conducted to examine; (i) the effect different growing media on seed germination (ii) effect of different growing media on growth parameters (shoot and root length and weight). All experiments were arranged, in completely randomized design (CRD) in open and under shade net house conditions with 9 treatments were applied with 3 replications in each treatment. The results showed that the Sand + Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicompost (1:1:1:1) showed significant positive effect on seed germination and seedling development and can be treated as best suited growing media.