Experiment was arranged as factorial based on CRD (completely
randomized design) with three replications (each NSB considered
as a replicate). All characteristics (except occurrence of hyperhydricity) were compared across experimental treatments using
analysis of variance (ANOVA) with apvalue of 0.05. Statistical
significance between mean values of the replicates was assessed
using a Duncan’s multiple range test (DMRT). Statistical analysis
was performed using SPSS.