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When cuttings were rooted, they were carefully removed and
washed. Visual examination showed improved rooting over controls. Improved
rooting of cuttings treated with ROOTS was very evident. Measurements of
total root lengths showed that the roots of treated cuttings ranged from
three— to six—fold longer than controls.
Results are sufficiently encouraging to warrant additional
cycles of experimentation and the development of quantifiable techniques.
Biostimulation by seaweed/humic acid extracts appears to have practical
application for propagation of succulents. Such results should interest
horticulturists and possibly suggest additional research activities.
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Effects of ROOTStm biostimulant on vegetative propagation
of
Devils Backbone succulent. ROOTS treated cuttings on the
left.
Controls shown at right. Photo shows best and worst samples
from
treated and control plants.
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