Early Development of Fig (Ficus carica L.) Root and Shoot Using Different Propagation Medium and Cutting Types
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Published:2021-03-31
Issue:1
Volume:32
Page:81-88
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ISSN:1985-3718
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Container-title:Tropical Life Sciences Research
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language:
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Short-container-title:TLSR
Author:
Shahari Rozilawati, ,Che Amri Che Nurul Aini,Tajudin Nur Shuhada,Mispan Mohd. Radzali,Salleh Mohd Syahmi, , , ,
Abstract
This study aimed at determining the effects of propagation medium and cutting types on the early growth performance of fig (Ficus carica L.) root and shoot. The experiment was conducted at the Glasshouse and Nursery Complex (GNC), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The split-plot design was employed with the main plot (propagation medium) and sub-plot (types of cutting). The propagation medium were sand and topsoil (1:3) (M1), topsoil, peat and sawdust (1:1:1) (M2) and peat and perlite (1:1) (M3). Two types of cutting were semi-hardwood (C1) and hardwood (C2). As a result, there were a significant effect of propagation medium on measured parameters. This study revealed that the most effective propagation medium and cutting types for the propagation of fig were a combination of peat and perlite at 1:1 ratio (M3) and hardwood cutting (C2), respectively as evidenced by significantly higher root and shoot growth quality as compared to other treatments.
Publisher
Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia
Subject
General Agricultural and Biological Sciences,General Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology,General Medicine