Enhancing Barringtonia racemosa (L.) Streng. Stem Cutting Propagation for Restoration Efforts: Influence of Cutting Position and Substrate Type
Keywords:
Barringtonia racemosa, Non-mist Poly-propagator, Stem Cuttings, Seedling Production, RestorationAbstract
Barringtonia racemosa (L.) is a common native tropical tree species that grows in adjacent areas of tidal riverbanks, which are slightly beyond the influence of saline waters. This species is commonly associated with mangrove plants, which help prevent erosion, protect water quality, and nourish terrestrial and aquatic habitats. Nevertheless, the seed production of this species has become limited as a result of the severe degradation of riparian areas, thereby making seedling production via micropropagation costly. Thus, this study tested the ability of B. racemosa to undergo vegetative regeneration in a non-mist poly-propagator under 90% shading in the nursery for three months. The observation primarily focused on the growth performance of cuttings, specifically the shoot and root development, depending on the treatments used. Three different stem cutting positions were used: apical, median, and basal, as well as three types of substrates: sand, cocopeat, and a mixture of sand and cocopeat (1:1). All cuttings were treated with dissolved indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) hormone. The results showed cuttings at the median and basal positions with a mixture of sand and cocopeat sprouted the most with 97.22 ± 4.81% and 83.33 ± 8.36%, respectively. Cuttings at the basal position with the same mixture also rooted the most (97.22 ± 4.81%), followed by the median position with sand (89.00 ± 9.62%). Contradictorily, the apical cuttings in the mixture substrate had lower sprouting and rooting success (13.89 ± 4.82% and 13.98 ± 12.73%). This study concluded that B. racemosa can be efficiently propagated using basal and median stem cuttings with suitable substrate type, providing a practical and cost-effective approach for restoration efforts in degraded riparian areas.
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