Early Development of Fig ( Ficus carica L.) Root and Shoot Using Different Propagation Medium and Cutting Types

This study aimed at determining the effects of propagation medium and cutting types on the early growth performance of fig ( ) root and shoot. The experiment was conducted at the Glasshouse and Nursery Complex (GNC), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The split-plot design was employe...

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Published in:	Tropical life sciences research Vol. 32; no. 1; pp. 83 - 90
Main Authors:	Shamsuddin, Muhammad Syufihuddin, Shahari, Rozilawati, Amri, Che Nurul Aini Che, Tajudin, Nur Shuhada, Mispan, Mohd Radzali, Salleh, Mohd Syahmi
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Malaysia Penerbit Universiti Sains Malaysia 01-03-2021
Subjects:	Propogation Medium Cutting Types Root Shoot Ficus carica L
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Summary:	This study aimed at determining the effects of propagation medium and cutting types on the early growth performance of fig ( ) root and shoot. The experiment was conducted at the Glasshouse and Nursery Complex (GNC), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). The split-plot design was employed with the main plot (propagation medium) and sub-plot (types of cutting). The propagation medium were sand:topsoil (1:3) (M1), topsoil:peat:sawdust (1:1:1) (M2) and peat:perlite (1:1) (M3). Two types of cutting were semi-hardwood (C1) and hardwood (C2). As a result, there were a significant effect of propagation medium on measured parameters. This study revealed that the most effective propagation medium and cutting types for the propagation of fig were a combination of peat and perlite at 1:1 ratio (M3) and hardwood cutting (C2), respectively as evidenced by significantly higher root and shoot growth quality as compared to other treatments.
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ISSN:	1985-3718 2180-4249
DOI:	10.21315/tlsr2021.32.1.5