Distribution and concentration of roots of coconut (Cocos Nucifera Linn.).
Date
6-1968
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Major Course
Major in Agronomy
College
College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Ruben L. Villareal
Co-adviser
Ponciano A. Batugal
Committee Member
Panfilo C. Tabora Jr.
Abstract
The root distribution of one - year old (Coco-Niño and Laguna) coconut and three- year old Laguna coconut trees were investigated in 1966 and 1968 respectively at the Department of Agronomy. Plantation Crops Section by taking the number and weight of roots. The roots were classified into four types namely, the main roots, primary rootlets, secondary and teritiary rootlets. Laguna seedlings had a generally superior constitution than Coco-Niño at one year old. Lateral roots in the three year old trees extended beyond 10 feet from the trunk and were extensive at the first two feet depth. Stony and brick-like layers at the three feet depth inhibited the penetration of roots.
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Call Number
LG 993.5 1968 A42 O78
Recommended Citation
Ortega, Ernesto D., "Distribution and concentration of roots of coconut (Cocos Nucifera Linn.)." (1968). Undergraduate Theses. 8294.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/8294
Document Type
Thesis