Factors Affecting Microcuttings of Stevia Using a Mist-Chamber Propagation Box
Joint Authors
Faruq, G.
Nezhadahmadi, Arash
Osman, Mohamad
Samsudin, Nur Syamimi
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-12-29
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Medicine
Information Technology and Computer Science
Abstract EN
Stevia rebaudiana Bertoni is a member of Compositae family.
Stevia plant has zero calorie content and its leaves are estimated to be 300 times sweeter than sugar.
This plant is believed to be the most ideal substitute for sugar and important to assist in medicinal value especially for diabetic patients.
In this study, microcutting techniques using a mist-chamber propagation box were used as it was beneficial for propagation of Stevia and gave genetic uniformity to the plant.
The effects of different treatments on root stimulation of Stevia in microcuttings technique were evaluated.
Treatments studied were different sizes of shoot cuttings, plant growth regulators, lights, and shades.
Data logger was used to record the mean value of humidity (>90% RH), light intensity (673–2045 lx), and temperature (28.6–30.1°C) inside the mist-chamber propagation box.
From analysis of variance, there were significant differences between varieties and treatments in parameters studied (P<0.05).
For the size of shoot cuttings treatment, 6 nodes cuttings were observed to increase root number.
As compared to control, shoot cuttings treated with indole butyric acid (IBA) had better performance regarding root length.
Yellow light and 50% shade treatments showed higher root and leaf number and these conditions can be considered as crucial for potential propagation of Stevia.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Osman, Mohamad& Samsudin, Nur Syamimi& Faruq, G.& Nezhadahmadi, Arash. 2013. Factors Affecting Microcuttings of Stevia Using a Mist-Chamber Propagation Box. The Scientific World Journal،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Osman, Mohamad…[et al.]. Factors Affecting Microcuttings of Stevia Using a Mist-Chamber Propagation Box. The Scientific World Journal No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Osman, Mohamad& Samsudin, Nur Syamimi& Faruq, G.& Nezhadahmadi, Arash. Factors Affecting Microcuttings of Stevia Using a Mist-Chamber Propagation Box. The Scientific World Journal. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1033461
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1033461