Response of Juvenile Culm Cuttings of Bamboo (<I>Dendrocalamus hamiltonii</I> Nees & Ex Munro) to Plant Growth Regulators

Abstract

Dendrocalamus hamiltonii Nees and ex Munro, a versatile Bamboo of H.P.shows limitation in mass propagation through vegetative method using culm cuttings due to low rooting. Application of auxins (IBA, NAA) and Phenols (Gallic acid, Resorcinol and Vanallic acid) in various doses and duration caused dose specific stimulation in sprouting, rooting, rhizome formation and survival of its one year old culm cuttings planted in March.