| Name of Method | What You Do: diagram in sequence? | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Leaf Cutting |
Cut leaf (blade plus petiole) from plant Blade produces IAA (auxin) IAA transported down petiole to cut end Callus forms as IAA concentration builds Adventitious roots form as IAA concentration continues to increase Root tips produce CK (cytokinins) CK transported along root toward callus Shoot forms on callus Rooting accelerated by applying synthetic-IAA powder to cut end of petiole at start! | ||
| Stem Cutting |
Cut shoot (stem plus a few leaves) from plant Blades produce IAA (auxin) IAA transported down stem to cut end Callus forms as IAA concentration builds Adventitious roots form as IAA concentration continues to increase Much faster with multiple sources of IAA! Rooting can be accelerated by synthetic-IAA powder | ||
| Tip Layering |
Bend stem down to soil Wound bark at point of soil contact Dust wound with synthetic IAA powder Anchor with croquet wickets or similar Bury treated wound in moist soil Wait for roots to form Separate plant from "original"
Air Layering
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Find pencil-sized branch to layer | Wound bark at point of interest Dust wound with synthetic IAA powder Wrap with wet unmilled sphagnum moss Wrap with white or silver plastic film with twist-ties Keep moist as you wait for roots to form Separate plant from "original" |
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