Germination and conservation of the germinative power of Griffonia simplicifolia (DC.) Baill: African plant of therapeutic and fodder value

Griffonia simplicifolia is a Caesalpiniaceae legume that grows from Liberia to the Democratic Republic of Congo. The leaves are widely used in Togo for their nutritional value. On other hand it most known richness 5-Hydroxy-L-tryptophan (L-5-HTP) its seeds. Farmers collect significant amounts fodder directly Togo's forest formations, resulting scarcity this species, which classed as non-timber products. Massive anthropization, combination with low germinative potential G. seeds, poses threat species' survival and availability. It critical promote disseminate simplicifolia's culture order help save presently critically endangered. perspective study germination conservation capacity seeds was conducted. ecotype being studied Lomé, harvested on campus University Lomé. Light, integuments, time, storage temperature were all factors considered when studying germination. To optimize speed, essential remove seed coat germinate light greenhouse vitro. cold helps preserve deteriorates quickly warm environments. Key words: simplicifolia, L-5-HTP, vivo vitro