Mohit Gera , Ajay Raj Koul , Neelu Gera

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Comparative study on quality of Bamboo seedlings of two species, viz., Dendrocalamus strictus and Bambusa bambos raised in different sized ischolar_main trainers, polythene bags kept of mounted angle iron (MAI) beds and nursery beds has shown that significant variations exist in almost all seedling morphological parameters, viz., height, collar diameter, number of tillers, shoot biomass, fibrous ischolar_main biomass, rhizome biomass and total ischolar_main biomass among all the treatments. When compared on the basis of seedling quality parameters, viz, sturdiness, ischolar_main/shoot ratio, ratio of fibrous to total ischolar_main biomass and rhizome to total ischolar_main biomass, the seedlings raised in 300 cc ischolar_main trainers and polythene bags kept on MAI beds performed better. The study has shown that good quality Bamboo seedlings can be raised in ischolar_main trainers on large scale. The limited space available to the plant in ischolar_main trainers had no adverse effect on rhizome development. The system also facilitates mass propagation of Bamboo stock through macroproliferation.

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Mohit Gera , Ajay Raj Koul , Neelu Gera

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A trial was carried out to standardize the best stage for transplanting the germinants of Pinus roxburgii (Chir pine) and Acacia catechu (Khair) in the ischolar_main trainers to obtain maximum survival. Transplanting of germinants of Chir pine in 11-13 days and of Khair in 10-12 days after sowing, gave maximum survival percent. Poor survival of transplanted germinants was recorded in case of direct sowing in both the species and transplantation at first leaf (needle) stage in case of Chir pine.

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