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

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