Provenance Variation on Early Survival Rate and Growth Performance of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Rich.) Munro Seedlings at Green House: An Indigenous Lowland Bamboo Species in Ethiopia
Joint Authors
Bahru, Tinsae
Kidane, Berhane
Mulatu, Yigardu
Source
International Journal of Forestry Research
Issue
Vol. 2018, Issue 2018 (31 Dec. 2018), pp.1-12, 12 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2018-12-09
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
12
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Background.
Lowland Bamboo (O.
abyssinica) is an indigenous multipurpose species in Ethiopia and endemic to Africa.
Aims.
The present study was aimed at investigating provenance variation on early survival rate and growth performance of O.
abyssinica seedlings so as to obtain suitable provenance for production of high quality seedlings.
Methods.
Seeds were collected from Pawe and Sherkole districts.
Following raise of seedlings data on survival count, culm height, root collar diameter (RCD), number of leaves, and biomass were recorded.
Results.
Pawe provenance had slightly higher survival rate (91%).
Except seedlings RCD, rhizomes length, and roots fresh and dry weights, higher mean values of other morphological parameters were recorded in Sherkole provenance.
Biomass of leaves and culms was higher in Shekole provenance, while root biomass was exceeded by the Pawe provenance.
However, significant variations (P<0.05) between provenances were observed in RCD, rhizomes length, weight of fresh culms, and fresh and dry root system.
Seedlings growth parameters (height and RCD) were positively and significantly correlated with Biomass variables and hence could be considered as better evaluation criteria for seedling quality at green house.
Conclusion.
Sherkole provenance should be considered for raising O.
abyssinica seedlings at green house.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Bahru, Tinsae& Kidane, Berhane& Mulatu, Yigardu. 2018. Provenance Variation on Early Survival Rate and Growth Performance of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Rich.) Munro Seedlings at Green House: An Indigenous Lowland Bamboo Species in Ethiopia. International Journal of Forestry Research،Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Bahru, Tinsae…[et al.]. Provenance Variation on Early Survival Rate and Growth Performance of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Rich.) Munro Seedlings at Green House: An Indigenous Lowland Bamboo Species in Ethiopia. International Journal of Forestry Research No. 2018 (2018), pp.1-12.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Bahru, Tinsae& Kidane, Berhane& Mulatu, Yigardu. Provenance Variation on Early Survival Rate and Growth Performance of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Rich.) Munro Seedlings at Green House: An Indigenous Lowland Bamboo Species in Ethiopia. International Journal of Forestry Research. 2018. Vol. 2018, no. 2018, pp.1-12.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1172541
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1172541