Propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species (Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don.) by stem cuttings in non-mist propagator

Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don. (Podocarpaceae), an endangered and the only indigenous gymnosperm tree species, grows naturally in Bangladesh. Seed-based propagation of this species is challenging owing to its inadequate number of mother trees and irregular seed-setting attribute from among a few tre...

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Main Authors: Hossain, Mohammed Aktar, Islam, Mohammed Ashraful, Azad, Mohammed Abul Kalam, Rahman, Mohammad Mahfuzur, Shumi, Wahhida, Ab Shukor, Nor Aini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2019
Online Access:http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67335/1/16%20JTAS-1409-2018.pdf
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author Hossain, Mohammed Aktar
Islam, Mohammed Ashraful
Azad, Mohammed Abul Kalam
Rahman, Mohammad Mahfuzur
Shumi, Wahhida
Ab Shukor, Nor Aini
author_facet Hossain, Mohammed Aktar
Islam, Mohammed Ashraful
Azad, Mohammed Abul Kalam
Rahman, Mohammad Mahfuzur
Shumi, Wahhida
Ab Shukor, Nor Aini
author_sort Hossain, Mohammed Aktar
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description Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don. (Podocarpaceae), an endangered and the only indigenous gymnosperm tree species, grows naturally in Bangladesh. Seed-based propagation of this species is challenging owing to its inadequate number of mother trees and irregular seed-setting attribute from among a few trees scattered throughout the country. This study weighs the significance and multiplication potentials of this species through rejuvenated stem cuttings with or without the application of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA). The rooting ability of the cuttings was evaluated by treating the cutting bases with 0%, 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.8% (w/v) IBA solution prior to place them in a low cost, non-mist propagation system. Steckling performances of the rooted cuttings were evaluated in the nursery conditions. The study found that the species was amenable to rooting with IBA treatments. The highest rooting percentage (61.3 ± 3.3 %; n = 90) and number of roots per cutting (9.8 ± 1.32; n = 90 ) were obtained in the 0.8% IBA treatment; however, the longest root and shoot, as well as the highest initial growth performances were obtained in 0.4% IBA treatment. Therefore, rejuvenated stem cuttings treated with 0.4% or 0.8% IBA solution in a non-mist propagator could potentially be an effective method for the clonal propagation of these tree species.
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spelling upm.eprints-673352019-04-08T08:23:07Z http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67335/ Propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species (Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don.) by stem cuttings in non-mist propagator Hossain, Mohammed Aktar Islam, Mohammed Ashraful Azad, Mohammed Abul Kalam Rahman, Mohammad Mahfuzur Shumi, Wahhida Ab Shukor, Nor Aini Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don. (Podocarpaceae), an endangered and the only indigenous gymnosperm tree species, grows naturally in Bangladesh. Seed-based propagation of this species is challenging owing to its inadequate number of mother trees and irregular seed-setting attribute from among a few trees scattered throughout the country. This study weighs the significance and multiplication potentials of this species through rejuvenated stem cuttings with or without the application of Indole Butyric Acid (IBA). The rooting ability of the cuttings was evaluated by treating the cutting bases with 0%, 0.2%, 0.4% and 0.8% (w/v) IBA solution prior to place them in a low cost, non-mist propagation system. Steckling performances of the rooted cuttings were evaluated in the nursery conditions. The study found that the species was amenable to rooting with IBA treatments. The highest rooting percentage (61.3 ± 3.3 %; n = 90) and number of roots per cutting (9.8 ± 1.32; n = 90 ) were obtained in the 0.8% IBA treatment; however, the longest root and shoot, as well as the highest initial growth performances were obtained in 0.4% IBA treatment. Therefore, rejuvenated stem cuttings treated with 0.4% or 0.8% IBA solution in a non-mist propagator could potentially be an effective method for the clonal propagation of these tree species. Universiti Putra Malaysia Press 2019 Article PeerReviewed text en http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67335/1/16%20JTAS-1409-2018.pdf Hossain, Mohammed Aktar and Islam, Mohammed Ashraful and Azad, Mohammed Abul Kalam and Rahman, Mohammad Mahfuzur and Shumi, Wahhida and Ab Shukor, Nor Aini (2019) Propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species (Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don.) by stem cuttings in non-mist propagator. Pertanika Journal of Tropical Agricultural Science, 42 (1). pp. 237-250. ISSN 1511-3701; ESSN: 2231-8542 http://www.pertanika.upm.edu.my/Pertanika%20PAPERS/JTAS%20Vol.%2042%20(1)%20Feb.%202019/16%20JTAS-1409-2018.pdf
spellingShingle Hossain, Mohammed Aktar
Islam, Mohammed Ashraful
Azad, Mohammed Abul Kalam
Rahman, Mohammad Mahfuzur
Shumi, Wahhida
Ab Shukor, Nor Aini
Propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species (Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don.) by stem cuttings in non-mist propagator
title Propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species (Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don.) by stem cuttings in non-mist propagator
title_full Propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species (Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don.) by stem cuttings in non-mist propagator
title_fullStr Propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species (Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don.) by stem cuttings in non-mist propagator
title_full_unstemmed Propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species (Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don.) by stem cuttings in non-mist propagator
title_short Propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species (Podocarpus neriifolius D. Don.) by stem cuttings in non-mist propagator
title_sort propagation of an endangered gymnosperm tree species podocarpus neriifolius d don by stem cuttings in non mist propagator
url http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/67335/1/16%20JTAS-1409-2018.pdf
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