Evaluating the growth performance of palaquium gutta and streblus elongatus wild seedlings using uprooting seedlings technique

Abdul Rani, Ahmad Danial (2024) Evaluating the growth performance of palaquium gutta and streblus elongatus wild seedlings using uprooting seedlings technique. [Project Paper] (Submitted)

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Abstract

Palaquium gutta (Nyatoh Taban Merah) commonly known as gutta percha, is a tropical tree native to Southest Asia. The latex extracted from Palaquium gutta has historical and has been used for various application, including dental fillings and insulation. The gutta percha tree faces challenges related to habitat loss and overharvesting. Conservation efforts are underway to ensure the sustainable management of gutta-percha resources. Streblus elongatus is commonly known as Tempinis is a plant species belonging to the Moraceae. The tree is characteristic by its evergreen leaves and it is often used for various purposes. Tropical rain forest is currently under threat because degradation is continuing to cause the majority of these forest to rapidly disappear. This is brought on by frequent forest fires and illicit logging. Therefore, uprooting wildling saplings as one of propagations may have potential in accommodating the Palaquium gutta slow growth rate with faces challenges and fast-moderate growth rate of Streblus elongatus restoration programme. A study was conducted in order to assess the growth performance of two species wild seedlings using uprooting wilding seedlings technique. The objectives of this study were to examine the growth performance of Streblus elongatus, Palaquium gutta wild seedlings at three months after planting into two size polybags and to access the suitability of two polybags sizes toward root development of Streblus elongatus and Palaquium gutta wild seedlings at three months after planting. The growth performance was evaluated by obtaining the number of leaves, shoot length, diameter at desi height, taproot length, diameter of rot collar, diameter of secondary roots, number of fine roots and full length. The finding indicated that the growth performance toward two sizes of polybags of Streblus elongatus wild seedlings at three months after planting has higher performance compared to Palaquium gutta wild seedlings. The assessment of two polybags sizes for Streblus elongatus wild seedlings suitability in promoting root development at three months after planting provides valuable insights into the early growth stages of this species. On the other hand, Palaquium gutta wild seedlings into two sizes of polybags indicating it’s not effective in creating an environment conducive to robust root growth.

Item Type:	Project Paper
Faculty:	Fakulti Perhutanan dan Alam Sekitar
Depositing User:	Ms. ROHANA ALIAS
Date Deposited:	13 May 2024 00:56
Last Modified:	01 Aug 2024 08:07
URI:	http://psaspb.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/1749

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