Effect of stem cutting type and depth of planting on the early growth of oriental plane (Platanus orientalis L.)‎ seedlings

Joint Authors

Ahmad, Gailan B.
Wali, Salih T.

Source

مجلة جامعة دهوك

Publisher

University of Duhok

Publication Date

2016-06-30

Country of Publication

Iraq

No. of Pages

6

Main Subjects

Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)

English Abstract

The present study was conducted at the forest nursery in Sumel at the elevation (583 m.a.s.l.), longitudes (43º 01ˉ 12˝ E), latitude (36º, 847º, 27˝ N), during the period mid of February to late October of 2010.

The study aimed to determine the best stem cutting type and planting depth to gain reasonable root-initiation with best shoot growth characters.

The study comprised two types of stem cuttings (Terminal and Lateral)in 30cm length planted in plastic polyethylene bags contained sandy loam soil.

The cuttings were planted at three depths (1/3, 2/3 and entirely cutting length).

In compare to terminal cutting the lateral cutting showed significantly superior results for both root and growth characters with highest results for (rooting percentage (40.13%), height growth (73.15cm), stem diameter (8.15mm), number of branch (3.81), number of leaves(36.31), number of roots(22.75), dry weight of shoot system (33.49g), dry weight of root system (20.31g).On the other hand, planting of lateral cutting at entirely depth of its length in compare to the 1/3, 2/3 planting depths significantly increased the studied parameters (35.62%, 69.82cm, 7.56mm, 3.78, 36.84, 23.19, 31.65g, 20.39g) respectively.

Accordingly; we can recommend the lateral cuttings for reproducing oriental plane tree seedlings by planting the cuttings of 30cm length completely leaving the last upper buds above the soil surface.

Data Type

Conference Papers

Record ID

BIM-797429

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