Paluku Augustin, Tsobeng Alain, Okungo Albert, Tchoundjeu Zacharie, Bwama Marcel and Van Damme Patrick wrote a research paper on Anonidium mannii entitle of “Vegetative propagation of Anonidium mannii (Oliver) Engler & Diels (Annonaceae) by leafy stem cuttings in Kisangani, DR Congo“
This study tested the influence of substrate type, size surface and application of IBA auxin on rooting of stem cutting leaf of Anonidium mannii, a wild fruit species with low seed germination rate. Two trials were conducted. The first tested three substrate types that are sand, wood sawdust and rice husks. We also tested combinations of these substrates (2:2), resulting in six treatments in a randomized complete block design.
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