Rethinking Iconic Species Reforestation in West Africa: Seed Shape Harnessing Is Strategic for Enhanced Germination and Vigorous Growth in Khaya senegalensis and Parkia biglobosa

Seed size is a critical factor that can impact the regeneration process of plant populations. The objective this study to identify optimal seeds for cultivation two overexploited native forest species in Côte d’Ivoire, namely Khaya senegalensis (Desr.) A.Juss., 1830 and Parkia biglobosa (Jacq.) R.BR. ex G. Don, 1830. A total 1080 per were evaluated germination seedling vigour distinct environments (dry humid) d’Ivoire. results demonstrated that, senegalensis, larger exhibited higher rates, whereas biglobosa, smaller medium-sized showed better performance. However, regardless site, consistently produced more vigorous seedlings. In case, pretreatment tests on large potentially enhance their Large seeds, ranging from 0.25–0.37 g 0.2–0.32 appear be most suitable best candidates high-quality, high-performance optimise these Distributing such farmers contribute success reforestation agroforestry programs involving target These findings sustainable management serve as basis restructuring policies