Research Article | Published: 01 December 2008

Effect of leaf area on rooting and growth of single nodal cuttings of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. (Shisham)

Meena Bakshi

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 31 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 519-523 | 2008
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-2E7365 | Cite this article

Abstract

Single nodal softwood cuttings of Dalbergia sissoo obtained from vegetative multiplication garden (VMG) with 100%, 50% and 0% leaf area representing full leaf, half leaf and leafless cuttings were propagated under mist chamber following treatment with Indole butyric acid (IBA) 2000 ppm. After six weeks of planting, data on rooting, sprouting and allied parameters was noted. The best rooting and sprouting was observed in 100% (Full) leaf area in almost all clones followed by 50% (Half) leaf area. Cuttings without leaf showed poor response in some clones or died in others. Analysis of variance revealed significant variation among clones and leaf areas.

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Bakshi, M., 2008. Effect of leaf area on rooting and growth of single nodal cuttings of Dalbergia sissoo Roxb. (Shisham). Indian Journal of Forestry, 31(4), pp.519-523. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2008-2E7365

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