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A review of propagation programs for Gmelina arborea

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Gmelina arborea is a multipurpose tree species native to Asia. This tree can be propagated by seedlings, rooted cuttings, and grafting. Small tree planting programs with limited budgets tend to propagate by seedlings, and larger or industrial plantation projects with breeding programs propagate by rooted cuttings. Details about these propagation methods are presented. Also discussed are new vegetative propagation techniques that can multiply selected material very quickly, thus shortening the time between selection, testing, and operational deployment of gmelina clones.

Palabras clave: Estacas enraizadas, Propagación clonal, Viveros

Resumen. Gmelina arborea es una especie de árbol multipropósito originaria del Asia. La especie puede propagarse por semilla, estacas enraizadas, e injertos. Los proyectos forestales pequeños, con presupuesto limitado, tienden a propagar esta especie por semilla, mientras que los proyectos industriales, con programas de mejoramiento genético, propagan por estacas enraizadas. Se mencionan detalles sobre estos tipos de propagación. También se discuten técnicas relativamente nuevas para la multiplicación rápida de material selecto, acortando el proceso de selección, validación, y utilización operacional de clones de gmelina.

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Romero, J.L. A review of propagation programs for Gmelina arborea . New Forests 28, 245–254 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1023/B:NEFO.0000040951.93838.6d

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