Propagation And Nursery Growth Performance Of Erythrina Lysistemon (Lucky Bean Tree) In Bindura, Zimbabwe
- Author
- Matshakari Altina Beauty
- Title
- Propagation And Nursery Growth Performance Of Erythrina Lysistemon (Lucky Bean Tree) In Bindura, Zimbabwe
- Abstract
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ABSTRACT
This study compared germination among different seed pre-treatment methods and early nursery growth (diameter and height) of vegetatively propagated cuttings and seedlings of E. lysistemon in Bindura, Zimbabwe. A completely randomised design was used for this study since it was carried out in a greenhouse at Astra campus. Pre-treatments that were applied to E. lysistemon seed included soaking in hot water at 1000C for 10 minutes, soaking in 98% concentrated sulphuric acid, soaking in cold water for 24 hours and the control with untreated seeds. Black polythene pots were used for sowing the pre-treated seeds whilst sand beds were used for planting the cuttings. Results obtained from this study showed that germination of E. lysistemon is increased with hot water and sulphuric acid treatments whilst cold water and control had very low germination. This study showed that there is significant difference in germination across pre-treatments (p˂0.05). Results obtained from this study indicated that propagation of E. lysistemon through cuttings might produce good results when rooting hormones are added. Nursery growth performance was measured in terms of root collar diameter and height for a period of eight weeks. Seedlings from seeds subjected to hot water treatment recorded highest mean height and root collar diameter over the period of eight weeks. This study therefore recommends hot water treatment for improving E. lysistemon germination and sexual propagation for regeneration and domestication of this tree species.
- Date
- JUNE 2024
- Publisher
- BUSE
- Keywords
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-early nursery growth (diameter and height)
-propagated cuttings and seedlings
-Black polythene pots - Supervisor
- NIL
- Item sets
- Department of Natural Resources
- Media
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