An Exploratory Investigation of the Root System of an Abaca Variety
Date
4-1968
Degree
Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
Major Course
Major in Agronomy
College
College of Agriculture and Food Science (CAFS)
Adviser/Committee Chair
Ramon V. Valmayor
Co-adviser
Panfilo C. Tabora Jr.
Abstract
The root distribution of abaca (Musa testilis Nee.) of the variety Bagacayon at different stages of growth (mature, 16 months old, and 8 months old) was investigated by taking its weight and graphing its ramification. The root were divided into two categories namely; the main roots and the branch roots.
Root concentration for all root categories was found greatest at 0-1 Foot-distance from the trunk and 0-1-foot depth which decreased distance and depth.
Lateral root extension of the three test plants exceeded 8 feet from the trunk and penetration was down to 3.5 feet. Considerable branching of lateral of roots occurred 2-3 feet from the trunk and were extensive at the first two feet depth.
The presence of roots of other plants on a certain area inhibited the growth of abaca roots towards the area
Language
English
Location
UPLB Main Library Special Collections Section (USCS)
Call Number
LG 993.5 1968 A42 M37
Recommended Citation
Martires, Bonifacio L., "An Exploratory Investigation of the Root System of an Abaca Variety" (1968). Undergraduate Theses. 9426.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/etd-undergrad/9426
Document Type
Thesis