Abstract:In order to explore the germination ability of tiger nut seeds in arid environment, this study used tiger nut stem beans as materials, and used PEG-6000 solutions with different concentrations to simulate arid environment, and determined the relevant morphological indexes of tiger nut seeds under the treatments during germination period. The results showed that PEG concentration below 10% had no significant effect on the germination rate, radicle and germ growth of tiger nut stem beans. When PEG concentration was between 15%-25%, stem beans' germination potential, germination rate, germination index, vigor index, drought resistance index, root length, bud length and fresh weight of seedlings all showed a continuous downward trend. However, at the high concentration of 25% PEG, the stem beans of tiger nut could still germinate in a small amount, indicating that stem beans of tiger nut had strong drought resistance and were suitable for planting in middle and low arid areas.