Propagation of leaderstem cuttings of black pepper (Piper nigum L.)

Date

3-1989

Degree

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Major Course

Major in Horticulture

College

College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)

Adviser/Committee Chair

Juanito B. Sangalang

Co-adviser

I.S. Anunciado

Abstract

Black pepper leaderstem cuttings with three varying number of nodes were grown under two conditions to determine under what condition and number of nodes will black pepper have greater percentage survival, and better root and shoot development.

It was found that black pepper leaderstem cuttings planted in pots half filled with gravel and river sand covered with polyethylene bags gave higher survival with greater and longer roots compared to the cuttings planted in open mist bed containing the same medium. One and three node cuttings had significantly longer roots as compared to the two node cuttings. In addition, a linear relationship was observed between the number of leaves of the leaderstem cuttings and the number of roots produced. A similar relationship was also observed between the girth and number of leaves and the length of roots.

The production of new leaves of those cuttings lasted in polyethylene bag covered pots was better as compared to those cuttings planted under mist environment. Furthermore, the leaderstem cuttings planted in polyethylene bag covered pots retained and/or produced more leaves than those under mist conditions.

Language

English

Location

UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)

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Document Type

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