Vegetative Propagation of Sandal by Root Cuttings

Abstract

Sandal(Santalum album) can be propagated vegetatively with considerable case. Of the various method described so far vegetative propagation by root cuttings under report is easy to perform and results in fair amount of success(i.e. upto 60%). The application of Seradix B₂ was advantageous and time of planting also seemed to have some influence, i.e. response from cuttings planted in the first week of April was the best as compared to those planted in May. An interesting feature was the emergence of roots from the base of one stem which indicates the possibility of mound layering and root krafting also. The minimum time taken for sprouting was recorde as 23 days and for root development less than 100 days.