Research Article | Published: 01 June 2000

Chemical induction of root formation in Quercus leucotrichophora L. stem cuttings

Sushma Tamta, Vijay K. Purohit, Shyamal K. Nandi and Lok Man Singh Palni

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 23 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 135-138 | 2000
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-H8ZPWM | Cite this article

Abstract

The effect of some auxins (IBA and NAA), phenolic compounds (phloroglucinol and coumarin), a combination of auxins and phenolics and ABA have been examined in order to stimulate adventitious root formation in semi-hard wood cuttings of mature Quercus leucotrichophora L. trees. To determine the most appropriate time for raising plants, seasonal effect, if any, on rooting was also examined. Cuttings collected and planted during the monsoon season survived and good rooting was obtained in some treatments while experiments carried out in other seasons did not result in root initiation and the cuttings generally dried up within 5 weeks. Both the auxins (IBA or NAA) and the phenolics (coumarin or phloroglucinol) when applied alone, IBA + phloroglucinol and ABA did not induce rooting. A combination of IBA + coumarin (0.5 + 5.0 mM) was quite effective (50% compared to 0% in control) in inducing root formation during monsoon season only. This treatment could be used for vegetative multiplication of this species.

Keywords

Access Options

250/-

Buy Full Access in HTML Format

Instant access to the full article.

Get access to the full version of this article. Buy Full Access in HTML Format

References

1. Anonymous (1965). Silvics of Forest Trees of the United States. USDA Misc. Publ., pp. 271.

Google Scholar

2. Bhardwaj, D.R.; Mishra, V.K. and Shamet, G.S. (1996). Rooting response of Q. leucotrichophora Linn. cuttings to chemical treatments and physio-chemical status. J. Tree. Sci., 15(1):49-51.

Google Scholar

3. Blakesley, D.; Weston, G.D. and Hall, J.F. (1991). The role of endogenous auxin in root initiation. Plant Growth Regulation, 10:341-353.  https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00024593

Google Scholar

4. Chalupa, V. (1982). Vegetative propagation of broad leaved trees by cuttings. Lesnictvi, 28:21-30.

Google Scholar

5. Champion, H.G. and Seth, S.K. (1968). A revised survey of the forest types of India. Government of India Publ., Delhi, India.

Google Scholar

6. Davis, T.D.; Haissig, B.E. and Sankhla, N. eds. (1988). Adventious root formation in cuttings. Dioscorides Press, Portland, pp. 315.

Google Scholar

7. Dhawan, R.S. and Nanda, K.K. (1982). Stimulation of root formation in Impatiens balsamina L. cuttings by coumarin and the associated biochemical changes. Biol. Plant. 24:177-182.  https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02883658

Google Scholar

8. Donoho, C.W.; Mitchell, A.E. and Sell, H.N. (1962). Enzymatic destruction of 14C labelled indole acetic acid and naphthalene acetic acid by developing apple and peach seeds. Proc. Am. Soc. Hort. Sci., 80:43-49.

Google Scholar

9. Flemer, W. III (1962). The vegetative propagation of oaks. Proc. Intern. Plant Prop. Soc., 12:168-171.

Google Scholar

10. Garbaye, J.; Kazandjian, B. and Le Tacon, F. (1977). Development des boutures racinees de chene rouvre (Q. petraea). Premiers elements d’une technique de production de plants. Ann. Sci. Forest., 34(3):245-260.  https://doi.org/10.1051/forest/19770305

11. Hartung, W.; Ohl, B. and Kummer, V. (1980). Abscisic acid and the rooting of runner bean cuttings. Z. Pflanzenphysiol., 98:95-103.  https://doi.org/10.1016/S0044-328X(80)80224-8

Google Scholar

12. Kling, G.J. and Meyer, M.M. Jr. (1983). Effect of phenolic compounds and indole acetic acid on adventitious root initiation in cuttings of Phaseolus aureus, Acer saccharinum, Acer griseum. Hort. Sci., 18:352-354.  https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI.18.3.352

Google Scholar

13. Loach, K. (1988). Controlling environmental conditions to improve adventitious rooting. In: Adventitious root formation in Cuttings. (Eds Davis, T.D.; Haissing, B.E. and Sankhla, N.), Dioscorides Press, Portland, USA, pp. 248-273.

Google Scholar

14. Moe, R. and Andersen, A.S. (1988). Stock plant environment and subsequent adventitious rooting. In: Adventitious root Formation in Cuttings (Eds Davis, T.D.; Haissig, B.E. and Sankhla, N.), Dioscorides Press, Portland, USA, pp. 214-234.

Google Scholar

15. Nandi, S.K.; Palni, L.M.S. and Rakhari, H.C. (1996). Chemical induction of adventitious root formations in Taxus baccata cutting. Plant Growth Regulation, 19:117-122.  https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00024577

16. Nandi, S.K.; Rikhari, H.C.; Nadeem, M. and Palni, L.M.S. (1997). Clonal propagation of Taxus baccata L. – A Himalayan Asset under Threat. Physiol. Mol. Biol. Plants, 3:15-24.

Google Scholar

17. Singh, J.S. and Singh, S.P. (1992). Forests of Himalaya: Structure, Functioning and Impact of Man. Gyanodaya Prakashan, Nainital.

Google Scholar

18. Troup, R.S. (1921). The Silviculture of Indian Trees. Volume III, Clarendon Press, Oxford, USA, pp. 915-923.

About this article

How to cite

Tamta, S., Purohit, V.K., Nandi, S.K. and Palni, L.S., 2000. Chemical induction of root formation in Quercus leucotrichophora L. stem cuttings. Indian Journal of Forestry, 23(2), pp.135-138. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2000-H8ZPWM

Publication History

Manuscript Published on 01 June 2000

Share this article

Anyone you share the following link with will be able to read this content: