Sains Malaysiana 52(11)(2023): 3075-3090

http://doi.org/10.17576/jsm-2023-5211-05

 

Seaweed-Based Dripping Stimulates Root Growth of Dragon Fruit (Hylocereus undatus[Haw.] Britton & Rose) Stem Cuttings

(Titisan Berasaskan Rumpai Laut Merangsang Pertumbuhan Akar Keratan Batang Buah Naga (Hylocereus undatus [Haw.] Britton & Rose))

 

MAYALENE M. POTENTE1 & BRYL I. MANIGO2,*

 

1Institute of Agriculture and Related Sciences, Davao del Sur State College, Digos City, Davao del Sur 8002, Philippines

2Department of Agricultural Sciences, University of Southeastern Philippines, Tagum-Mabini Campus, Apokon, Tagum City, Davao del Norte 8100, Philippines

 

Received: 30 May 2023/Accepted: 19 October 2023

 

Abstract

Developing a solid root system is essential in dragon fruit propagation not only for securing the succulent stem but also for facilitating the absorption of water and essential minerals from the soil. However, dragon fruit stem cuttings normally develop good root system for about 4-6 months after planting. There are commercially available growth hormones which hasten rooting, but these are relatively expensive. Hence, alternative hormones from natural materials that possess the ability to stimulate rooting are extensively explored. The efficacy of seaweed-based drippings (SD) as potential rooting bio-stimulant for dragon fruit cuttings were evaluated under nursery condition. Branch cuttings (30 cm long) were soaked at 6, 12 and 18 h at the rate of 50 mL, 100 mL and 150 mL SD per liter of water (H2O), with H2O, and ANAA (5 mL/L of H2O) served as positive and negative control treatments, respectively. There were 18 cuttings in each experimental units, replicated thrice and arranged in a 3 × 5 Completely Randomized Design (CRD). Results showed that 12 h soaking initiated more and longer roots and shoots. In addition, it appeared that the application of a solution containing SD at 100 mL/L of H20 resulted in the development of numerous and longer roots and shoots, a larger number of lateral roots, and a greater root-shoot ratio than other treatments. Furthermore, application of SD at 100 mL/L of H20 through dipping for 12 h developed more lateral roots compared to other treatment combinations. In conclusion, it can be inferred that the presence of phytohormones, such as auxins, in seaweed concentrates has the potential to effectively stimulate root formation in pitaya.

 

Keywords: Asexual propagation; branch cuttings; pitaya; rooting hormone; seaweed drippings

 

Abstrak

Mewujudkan sistem akar yang kukuh adalah penting dalam pembiakan buah naga bukan sahaja untuk menjamin batang sukulen tetapi juga untuk memudahkan penyerapan air dan mineral penting daripada tanah. Walau bagaimanapun, keratan batang buah naga biasanya membentuk sistem akar yang baik selama 4-6 bulan selepas ditanam. Terdapat hormon pertumbuhan yang boleh didapati secara komersial yang mempercepatkan pengakaran, tetapi ini agak mahal. Oleh itu, hormon alternatif daripada bahan semula jadi yang mempunyai keupayaan untuk merangsang perakaran diterokai secara meluas. Keberkesanan titisan berasaskan rumpai laut (SD) sebagai bio-stimulan pengakaran yang berpotensi untuk keratan buah naga dinilai di peringkat nurseri. Keratan batang (30 cm panjang) direndam selama 6, 12 dan 18 jam pada kadar SD 50 mL, 100 mL dan 150 mL bagi setiap liter air (H2O) denganH2O dan ANAA (5 mL/L H2O) masing-masing berfungsi sebagai rawatan kawalan positif dan negatif. Terdapat 18 keratan dalam setiap unit uji kaji, diulang tiga kali dan disusun dalam Reka Bentuk Rawak Penuh (CRD) 3 × 5. Keputusan menunjukkan bahawa 12 jam perendaman mengeluarkan akar dan pucuk yang lebih banyak dan panjang. Selain itu, penggunaan larutan yang mengandungi SD pada 100 mL/L H20 menghasilkan akar dan pucuk yang banyak dan lebih panjang, bilangan akar lateral yang lebih banyak dan nisbah pucuk-akar yang lebih tinggi daripada rawatan lain. Tambahan pula, penggunaan SD pada 100 mL/L H20 melalui pencelupan selama 12 jam menghasilkan lebih banyak akar lateral berbanding gabungan rawatan lain. Sebagai kesimpulan, boleh disimpulkan bahawa kehadiran fitohormon, seperti auksin dalam pati rumpui laut mempunyai potensi berkesan untuk merangsang pembentukan akar dalam pitaya.

 

Kata kunci: Hormon pengakaran; keratan batang; pembiakan aseks; pitaya; titisan rumpai laut

 

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