Abstract
dc:description.abstractParaserianthes falcataria is a tropical, deciduous, leguminous tree. It is native to Papua N e w Guinea, West Irian, The Soloman Islands and The Moluccas. It is n o w widely grown in plantations of Philippines, Fiji, Asia, Australia and parts of America. The focus of this study was to establish micropropagation techniques for Paraserianthes falcataria, in order to introduce this species as a prospective source of timber and paper of the future. Seed germination experiments were investigated for seed pre-treatments with various agents, where warm (heated) water at 70°C produced the maximum percentage (95%) of germination. The explants were investigated for soil acclimation, with peat: perlite : coarse sand being the best soil conditions. In conclusion, Paraserianthes falcataria can be propagated in vitro and is a promising species for revegetation and agroforestry practices.
Degree
thesis:*- Name dc:type.qualificationname
- other
- Level dc:type.qualificationlevel
- rmaster
- Grantor dc:publisher.institution
- Victoria University of Technology
- Year dc:date.issued
- 1998
Author and committee
dc:creator, dc:contributor.*- Author dc:creator
-
- Ravindran, Ragini
Subjects
dc:subject × 3Rights
- Language dc:language
- en