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Vegetative Propagation of the Dune Building Plant Ipomoea pes-caprae for Use in Dune Rehabilitation Projects
Author(s): A. G. Neto, S. R. Cunha and E. L. Voig
Month: Win
Year: 2006
Publication Type: Article
Journal: Journal of Coastal Research
Volume: 2
Pages: 1251-1254
Article Topic(s): Propagation
Research Setting(s): Laboratory
Species Referenced: Ipomoea pes-caprae (Railroad vine),
Abstract
Researches substrates and stem fragment sizes in the vegetative propagation of Ipomoea pes-caprae for use in dune restoration projects. Stem fragments 15 cm long had greater biomass than shorter stem fragments. There was no difference in the substrates tested.Suggested Citation
A. G. Neto, S. R. Cunha and E. L. Voig. "Vegetative Propagation of the Dune Building Plant Ipomoea pes-caprae for Use in Dune Rehabilitation Projects." Journal of Coastal Research 2 (2006): 1251-1254.Go back