Site-growth characteristics of plantation-grown canes of rattan (palasan [Calamus merrillii Becc.])
Issue Date
6-2007
Abstract
Plantation-grown canes of rattan (palasan) (Calamus merrillii Becc.) were characterized in terms of stem diameter and internode length. The effect of the different site characters on such growth parameters was then evaluated. Cane diameter was more or less uniform along its length whereas internode length varied. Within-cane difference was minimal in contrast to a moderate between-cane variation in both stem diameter and internode length. Between-cane differences were unaffected by cane age, hence, the influence of the different site characteristics (sunlight exposure, elevation, soil pH, organic matter, nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium) was considered. Among these site factors, only the amount of sunlight had a significant interaction with both stem diameter and internode length. Thus for these sites, one way to manipulate the stem diameter and internode length of palasan canes is through the control of the amount of sunlight that the plant receives during its initial growth.
Source or Periodical Title
Philippine Agricultural Scientist
ISSN
317454
Volume
90
Issue
2
Page
161-167
Document Type
Article
College
College of Forestry and Natural Resources (CFNR)
Language
English
Subject
Calamus merrillii Becc., Elevation, Internode length, Rattan, Soil characteristics, Stem diameter, Sunlight exposure
Recommended Citation
Abasolo, Willie. (2007). Site-growth characteristics of plantation-grown canes of rattan (palasan [Calamus merrillii Becc.]). Philippine Agricultural Scientist. 90. 161-167.
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