Abstract

A method for vegetative propagation of Thyrsostachys oliveri, a bamboo species grown in moist forests, was tested using culm cuttings from various parts of the culm. The cuttings were treated with two growth regulating substances (GRS) naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) and indole butyric acid (IBA) . Effects of position and treatments were affecting rooting response of Thyrsostachys oliveri. For all parameters observed, cuttings from basal third of culms performed better than other parts. Eventhough both IBA and NAA treatments stimulated rooting response, NAA was better