Propagation of damas plant (Conocarpus lancifolius)

Conocarpus is a new crop for the Gujarat region. It is very much popular herebecause of its hardy nature. It is excellent for landscape planting, for creating screening effect and reduces noise pollution. Looking into the importance of the plant, this experiment is to be carried out to standardize the proper propagation technique for nursery man. Regeneration of roots in cutting is basically a problem of growth and differentiation at the cellular level and is largely controlled by internal factors including hormonal and nutritional status of the cutting. The root promoting hormones contribute significant role to the process of regeneration of roots in the cuttings and their survival. Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) plays a key role in both root and shoots development. The plant growth regulators have been reported to stimulate the formations of roots in propagation material. Specific concentration of IBA is required to start production in rooting of plant.