Table 1.
The effect of stem cutting position and growth substrates on root number, root length, leaf number, bud length, and bud number in C. indicum.
| Characteristics | Number of Roots | Root Length (cm) | Number of Leaves | Number of Buds | Bud Length (cm) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stem cutting position |
Apical | 9.33 ± 0.47 c | 19.33 ± 1.25 a | 10.00 ± 1.63 a | 2.33 ± 0.47 c | 8.66 ± 0.94 b |
| Median | 9.00 ± 0.81 c | 16.00 ± 1.63 b | 8.33 ± 1.24 b | 5.33 ± 0.47 a | 4.33 ± 1.24 c | |
| Basal | 11.00 ± 0.82 b | 16.00 ± 0.82 b | 10.33 ± 1.25 a | 4.00 ± 0.82 b | 1.27 ± 0.17 d | |
| Substrates | V + P | 9.33 ± 0.47 c | 18.6 ± 1.63 a | 6.97 ± 2.49 c | 4.50 ± 1.63 b | 4.67 ± 2.49 c |
| Santro | 13.00 ± 2.16 a | 15.00 ± 0.82 b | 6.67 ± 1.89 c | 2.33 ± 0.47 c | 13.33 ± 3.39 a | |
| Sandy Loam Soil | 5.00 ± 1.10 d | 8.00 ± 1.20 c | 8.00 ± 1.50 b | 4.00 ± 0.06 b | 2.00 ± 0.02 d | |
Within a column, the mean followed by the same letter did not differ significantly according to Duncan’s multiple comparison tests (p < 0.05).