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Propagation Of Wild-Collected Prunus Americana Marsh. By Rooted Cuttings For Germplasm Conservation In The Southern Appalachians, Hannah Leianne Nelms
Propagation Of Wild-Collected Prunus Americana Marsh. By Rooted Cuttings For Germplasm Conservation In The Southern Appalachians, Hannah Leianne Nelms
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American plum, Prunus americana Marsh., is a native tree valued for wildlife and wildland restoration. To propagate this tree for germplasm conservation, this study investigated the optimal season of collection and indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) treatment for a viable rooted stem-cutting method. Cuttings were collected from trees in eight locations in May, July, and September, treated with 0-ppm, 1000-ppm, 3000-ppm, or 8000-ppm IBA for five seconds, and held in a mist propagation bed with basal heat for four to six weeks. The results of this study show that (1) rooted cuttings are a viable propagation method for wild-collected American plum, (2) …