Estimating the clonal multiplication potential of different bamboo species through branch mini-cutting

Abstract

Assessing the efficiency of nodal cutting in clonal propagation is crucial for understanding how bamboo culms can be effectively propagated through branch mini cutting. This capability varies across various bamboo species. Enhancing the quantity of mini-cuttings from branches can enhance the clonal propagation of bamboo, ultimately resulting in a greater production of propagated material.The potential of mini-cuttings from branches on various aspects were evaluated based on data gathered from published sources. The study was conducted in twelve bamboo species i.e.Bambusa vulgaris (green), Dendrocalamus brandisii, Bambusa balcooa, Guadua angustifolia, Bambusa vulgaris (yellow), Bambusa nutans, Bambusa multiplex (green), Bambusa multiplex (yellow), Dinchloa compactiflora, Ochlandra scriptoria, Dendrocalamus stocksii, Guadua parvifolia.The divergence in branch mini-cutting potential among these bamboo species is quite striking. Bambusa vulgaris (Green) exhibited maximum potential up to 1,76,400 branch mini-cuttings per clump per year. Close behind is Dendrocalamus brandisii, with a noteworthy yield of 70,818 mini-cuttings, In stark contrast, Guaduaparvifolia lags behind with the lowest branch mini-cutting yield, offering a mere 6,240 mini-cuttings per clump per year. This variation in branch mini-cutting potential emphasizes the importance of species selection in bamboo clonal propagation.