The Effect of different rooting media on marcotting galo (Anacolosa luzoniensis) /
by Roderick M. Rupido.
- Indang, Cavite : Don Severino Agricultural College, 1987.
- 16 pages : illustrations ; 27 cm.
Applied Research IV (Agri-Science Curriculum) Don Severino Agricultural College.
Includes bibliographical references.
Science High School, College of Education (CED) Science High School, College of Education (CED)
The research study entitled “The effect of Different Rooting MEdia on Marcotting Galo (Anacolosa Luzoniensis)” was conducted from September 1986 to February 1987 in Banaba Cerca, Indang Cavite. This was undertaken to determine the effects of different rooting media on marcotting galo and to test the effectiveness of marcotting as a propagation technique for this group.
Five matured galo plants were selected to represent the replications. Likewise, five matured healthy branches four centimeters in diameter were chosen to undergo the treatments.
Girdling of selected branches was done by removing a ring of bark at the point 12 inches from the tip end. The strip cambium of about 2 inches was carefully scraped off from the girdled part of the branch. The marcots were covered with the moistened rooting media in place. Both ends were tied carefully. The treatments used to cover the marcots were : T1-garden soil; T2- sawdust, T3- sphagnum moss, T4- compost and T5-clay soil.
Based on the result of this study, the use of sphagnum moss as rooting medium showed the earliest root formation and the production of root as compared to that of other treatments included in this study.