Research Article | Published: 20 December 2019

Propagation of Cynometra beddomei Prain (Leguminose) through clones and seeds

P. A. Jose, Binoy N.M. and K.V. Jithin

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 42 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 388-391 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-T0K6D9 | Cite this article

Abstract

Detailed studied were conducted on the efficacy of clonal and seed germination behaviour of an endemic leguminous tree (C.b.) in Western Ghats. The study revealed maximum stem rooting (75%) and air layering success (60%) by the use of IBA 3000 and IBA 1000ppm respectively. The moderately recalcitrant type of seeds with 51% moisture content had shown 100% germination and 40% when attained critical moisture content at 38 to 40%. Overnight water soaking influenced early germination (5-6 days) than control sets. The present study is therefore first time optimize clonal and seed propagation methods of the species further to raise clonal genetic stock and germplasm storage for effective ex situ conservation from its local extinction.

Keywords

Cynometra beddomei, critically endangered, clonal and seed propagation, ex-situ conservation, southern Western Ghats, Kerala

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Jose, P.A., N.M., B. and Jithin, K., 2019. Propagation of Cynometra beddomei Prain (Leguminose) through clones and seeds. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(4), pp.388-391. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2019-T0K6D9

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