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Environmental Effects on Stem-Cutting Propagation: A Brief Review

Owen, J. S. Jr. and Maynard, B. K. International Plant Propagators' Society, combined proceedings 2007, 57:558-564. 2008.

Propagules have been reproduced asexually from stem cuttings to retain desired genotypic traits using mist propagation since the 1950s (Snyder, 1965). The successful initiation and development of roots is dependent on an optimum atmospheric and edaphic (or rooting) environment. Increased success of de novo root formation came with the introduction of natural and synthetic auxins.


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Author(s): James S. Owen, Jr., Brian K. Maynard

Section: Vegetative Propagation and Tissue Culture