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Re: Germination of Morinda citrifolia

Robert Hughes wrote:
> 
> Any tropical fruit enthusiasts out there?
> 
>   Would anyone know of the germination requirements for Morinda citrifolia,
> (Indian Mulberry, Noni).  It's supposed to be easy to grow, but all our
> attempts to get it to germinate have failed.  We have tried seeding in
> peat-lite mixes and in petri dishes, as well as scarification, opening the
> seed coat, and soaking in gibberellic acid and in KNO3.
> 
>   We have no knowledge of or interest in the healing qualities of this
> plant, but would just like to get it to germinate.
> 
>   Thanks for any advice,
> 
>   Robert B. Hughes
>   Lab Technician, Biological Control of Weeds
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If you know that the seeds are viable, another variable to play around
with would be light/no light. You also might allow the fruit to ferment
before extracting the seeds. 

If all else fails, you might use my mother's technique of speaking
harshly to the seeds and feigning indifference to their fate. She
insists this works with certain plants. I make no promises, but a
recalcitrant rubber plant put out four leaves within two days of her
arrival for a visit.

Mariah Travis
Richmond, VA
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