In vitro multiplication of Swietenia macrophylla King (Meliaceae) from juvenile shoots

Big-leaf mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla King) is an important species for timber production that is considered the most valuable in the world. For this reason its exploitation is indiscriminate and leads this species to the risk of extinction. Moreover, mahogany is difficult to regenerate natural...

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Main Authors: Eliane de Souza Schottz, Antonio Nascim Kalil Filho, Anderson Luiz Tracz, Henrique Koehler, Luciana L. F. Ribas, Marguerite Quoirin
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Published: Universidade Federal de Santa Maria 2007-01-01
Series:Ciência Florestal
Online Access:http://www.redalyc.org/articulo.oa?id=53417204