Seed and vegetative propagation of rattans

Aziah Mohamad Yusof, . and Manokaran N., . (1985) Seed and vegetative propagation of rattans. [Proceedings Paper]

Rattans are a depleting resource that need to be propagated. This is true not only for the elite species that sustain the rattan industry but also for other species that could assume greater importance int he future and species that could become extinct merely because of their rarity. Widespread forest clearing with accompanying changes to the forest ecosystem and intensive harvesting of canes to satisfy demands of world trade are factors that threaten the stability of rattan populations in the wild.In some cases certain commercially valuable species have become rare in many areas because of over-exploitation. This paper discussed the various existing and potentially useful methods by which rattans could be propagated. These include the more usual methods of raising plants from seeds and of using wildings from the forest floor. In the event of difficulties in procuring seeds vegetative methods could also be used. Rhizomes suckers and possibly stem cuttings for some species could be used to propagate different species depending on their growth habits. Layering is another possible method of propagating a few species. In considering the mass production of plantlets for large-scale cultivation tissue culture methods were presently being explored. The various propagation methods were discussed in terms of their applicability and in terms of any possible associated problems.

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Rattans are a depleting resource that need to be propagated. This is true not only for the elite species that sustain the rattan industry but also for other species that could assume greater importance int he future and species that could become extinct merely because of their rarity. Widespread forest clearing with accompanying changes to the forest ecosystem and intensive harvesting of canes to satisfy demands of world trade are factors that threaten the stability of rattan populations in the wild.In some cases certain commercially valuable species have become rare in many areas because of over-exploitation. This paper discussed the various existing and potentially useful methods by which rattans could be propagated. These include the more usual methods of raising plants from seeds and of using wildings from the forest floor. In the event of difficulties in procuring seeds vegetative methods could also be used. Rhizomes suckers and possibly stem cuttings for some species could be used to propagate different species depending on their growth habits. Layering is another possible method of propagating a few species. In considering the mass production of plantlets for large-scale cultivation tissue culture methods were presently being explored. The various propagation methods were discussed in terms of their applicability and in terms of any possible associated problems.

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Item Type:	Proceedings Paper
Additional Information:	Available at Perpustakaan Sultan Abdul Samad Universiti Putra Malaysia 43400 UPM Serdang Selangor. SB261 R3R237 1984 Call Number
AGROVOC Term:	Canes and rattans
AGROVOC Term:	Calamus spp
AGROVOC Term:	Vegetative propagation
AGROVOC Term:	Plant propagation
AGROVOC Term:	Seeds
AGROVOC Term:	Forestry production
Geographical Term:	MALAYSIA
Depositing User:	Ms. Suzila Mohamad Kasim
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:14
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/12229

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