Effects of IBA concentrations on the rooting and growth of Cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus L.) cuttings
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https://doi.org/10.53463/tafor.2025vol5iss1pp15-21Keywords:
Auxin, IBA, Prunus laurocerasus, Rooting, Root collar diameter, Sapling height, Vegetative propagationAbstract
This study was conducted to investigate the effects of different indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) concentrations on the rooting and subsequent sapling growth performance of cherry laurel (Prunus laurocerasus L.) cuttings under greenhouse and outdoor conditions. The cuttings were treated with four different hormone concentrations (0, 1000, 5000, and 8000 ppm IBA), and parameters including rooting success, root length, root collar diameter, and sapling height were evaluated. ANOVA and Duncan’s multiple range test were applied at a 5 % significance level for statistical analysis of the data. The results indicated that hormone concentration had a statistically significant effect on root length (p=0.007), with the highest mean value obtained from the 1000 ppm treatment (29.81 cm), which was approximately 27 % higher than the control group. No significant difference was observed among groups in terms of root number (p>0.05). The highest root collar diameter was achieved with the 1000 ppm IBA treatment (6.77 mm), representing a 38 % increase compared to other treatments. Measurements taken on June 19, 2023, showed that hormone concentration had significant effects on root collar diameter and sapling height, while this effect was found to diminish by December 8, 2023. These findings demonstrate that IBA applications enhance the early rooting and adaptation success of cherry laurel cuttings, making them an important tool for sustainable and high-quality sapling production.
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