| dc.description.abstract | The stem cuttings for propagating rose rootstocks are usually obtained from the
shoots on the mother stock irrespective of the position. However, adventitious root formation
may be influenced by the cutting position. We therefore determined the effects of cutting
position of rose rootstocks on rooting and its relationship with endogenous mineral nutrient
(Nitrogen, zinc, manganese and iron) and carbohydrate (glucose, fructose, sucrose and total
soluble sugars) contents. Cuttings were obtained from three positions; top, middle and
bottom, from two rootstocks,'Rosa progress' and 'Natal briar'and planted under greenhouse
conditions in a randomized complete block design replicated 3 times. Carbohydrates and
mineral nutrient content in the cuttings were determined at 0, 3 and 7 days after planting
(DAP). The root number, total root length, shoot height, leaf number and percentage … | en_US |
