Author/Authors :
Shirzad، Maryam نويسنده Department of Horticulture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran. , , Sedaghathoor، Shahram نويسنده Department of Horticulture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran. , , Hashemabadi، Davood نويسنده Department of Horticulture, Rasht Branch, Islamic Azad University, Rasht, Iran. ,
Abstract :
Ficus benjamina is a very popular and resistant indoor plant in
temperate areas. Cutting is the easiest propagation method of this plant and it
requires special treatments such as auxin and appropriate rooting medium. In
order to test the suitable auxin (IBA) concentration and rooting media, a
factorial experiment carried out based on randomized complete block design
with three replications. Experimental two factors were different concentrations
of IBA (0, 2000, 4000 and 6000 ppm) and rooting media (sand, perlite and
sand + perlite mixture). Rooting percentage, root number and longest root
length was evaluated. Based on the results both rooting percent and longest
root length were gained under 4000 ppm IBA. Rooting percent was maximized
in combined treatment of "4000 ppm IBA + perlite" and "6000 ppm IBA +
sand". The high number of roots was gained in "6000 ppm IBA+ sand".
