Beejamritha Elixir: Nurturing Seeds of Green Gram and Cowpea for Flourishing Germination

Background: Beejamritha is an organic formulation used in agriculture, particularly for enhancing seed germination and seedling growth. This study investigates the effectiveness of Beejamritha solution also documents the preparation process of Beejamritha, studies its impact on seed germination percentages and assesses growth parameters. The study also evaluates germination index and vigor index to gauge seedling health and analyzes seedling resilience to water stress, including survival and mortality rates. Through these analyses, it aims to provide insights into the potential benefits of organic treatments for sustainable crop growth. Methods: The research, conducted in 2024, evaluated seed germination rates of legume plants using a completely randomized design with seven treatments. Treatments included varying concentrations of Beejamritha (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%), cow dung solution, cow urine solution, and a control treated with water. Parameters measured included germination percentage, germination rate, shoot length, root length, seedling length, and seed vigor index at 7 days after sowing (DAS). Result: Beejamritha at 25%, 50% and 75% concentrations notably improved seed germination and vigor. Pure cow urine solution showed the lowest germination rates. Interestingly, 100% cow dung extract resulted in the strongest seedling length and vigor index for green gram and cowpea, suggesting its potential as a beneficial seed priming agent for Odisha’s farmers. Despite these positive impacts on germination and vigor, green gram seedlings demonstrated better drought resilience post-germination compared to cowpea.