Research Article | Published: 01 March 2010

Ex-Situ conservation and multiplication of Podocarpus Wallichianus Presl. -  A threatened conifer of Western Ghats

Raju  Antony and N. Mohanan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 33 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 131-134 | 2010
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-5Y02JO | Cite this article

Abstract

The multiplication of Podocarpus wallichianus Presl., an IUCN listed threatened species and lone conifer of the Western Ghats was carried out through stem cuttings. The study reveals that this species can be multiplied through tender cuttings without hormone treatment. The ex-situ conservation programme was also initiated to save this species from the verge of extinction.

Keywords

Threatened species, Lone conifer, Hormone treatment, Ex-situ conservation, Evergreen forests, Seedlings, Vegetative propagation

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Antony, R. and Mohanan, N., 2010. Ex-Situ conservation and multiplication of Podocarpus Wallichianus Presl. -  A threatened conifer of Western Ghats. Indian Journal of Forestry, 33(1), pp.131-134. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2010-5Y02JO

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Manuscript Published on 01 March 2010

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