Research Article | Published: 01 December 2005

Study of rooting in stem cuttings of Khirk (Celtis australis Linn.)

G. S. Shamet and C. R. Naveen

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 28 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 363-369 | 2005
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2005-2F4J1Z | Cite this article

Abstract

Khirk (Celtis australis Linn.) is an important multipurpose tree species, which has a great potential in Social/Agroforestry practices in the North-Western Himalaya. Since seed regeneration is a problem, rooting cutting is one of the options for carrying mass multiplication programme in this valuable species. Experiments were therefore conducted to ascertain the effects of donor stage, pre-conditioning (girdling), cutting portion and auxin treatments on rooting behaviour of Khirk. Auxin IBA in 0.2-1.0% concentration mixed with or without other chemicals (5% sucrose + 5% captan) was used for the treatment of cuttings. The cuttings taken in rainy season (July) and from tree donors performed remarkably better than those taken in spring and pole/sapling stage, respectively. The sub-apical and the girdled cuttings resulted in significantly superior rooting and root quality as compared to the apical and non girdled ones. Further, interaction effect revealed a maximum 90 per cent rooting when girdled cuttings from sub-apical portion were treated with 0.4% IBA-talc formulation in monsoon season.

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Shamet, G.S. and Naveen, C.R., 2005. Study of rooting in stem cuttings of Khirk (Celtis australis Linn.). Indian Journal of Forestry, 28(4), pp.363-369. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2005-2F4J1Z

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