Macropropagation of Medicinal important Tree: Stereospermum tetragonum DC.

Unregulated amount of collection and trade of medicinal plants from the forests leads to the destruction of the plant species and Stereospermum tetragonum is under threat due to over-exploitation, there is a need for ex-situ Conservation of the species. Stereospermum tetragonum is usually propagated through seeds but has very poor rate of germination. Hence, an efficient, reproducible and systematic seed propagation technique using suitable treatment pre- treatments and sowing substrates has been standardized which can be helpful in its conservation strategy.