On the propagation of (dalbergia melanoxylon)‎ (guill. & perr.)‎

Abstract EN

The present study is devoted to the artificial regeneration of Abanus trees (Dalbegia melanoxylon), a member of the Fabaceae family, as one of the endangered species which exhibits poor natural regeneration.

Seeds were subjected to different pregermination treatments.

To find optimum storage conditions, seeds were stored under different conditions.

In addition, vegetative propagation by shoot cuttings was investigated using Indole Buteric acid (IBA) and Naphthaline acetic acid (NAA).

The results showed that sulphuric acid was lethal to the embryo.

Seed germination was highest for seeds treated with hot water, cold water for one day or without treatment, where no significant differences found among them.

There were no significant differences among germinated seeds after six and nine months of storage under the different conditions, but coverage with cloth at room temperature was always superior to the other methods especially after three months.

Stem cuttings did not root well under the conditions of the experiment.