Propagation of <I>Casuarina equisetifolia</I> Forst, by Planting Shoots

Abstract

Casuarina equisetifolia Forst, is normally propagated through seeds. Vegetative propagation through air layers and suckers are also known. In this paper a new method of propagation by planting lateral or side shoots has been described. Best results were achieved by tbe use of rooting hormone, Seradix 2, a proprietory product of May & Baker.