Studies were carried out to evaluate inaja (Maximiliana regia Mart.) seed germination promoters. Several treatments, including vernalization, KNO3, H2SO4, hot water (H(2)0-80°C), were applied to mature and imature fruits. The results showed that pre-germinative treatments, that promoted seed water uptake, contributed to enhance speed and germination rates. Among the treatments, unshelled of the fruits could be indicated. It was observed that inaja seeds were aparently recalcitrants and severely damaged by storage conditions which do not prevent dehydration.
palm; Maximiliana regia Mart.; seed; pre-germinative treatments