Feasibility study on the vegetative propagation of four endemic rare balsams (Impatiens spp.) through stem cuttings for conservation and management in Idukki District, Kerala, India
Ex situ conservation by vegetative propagation was successfully established in the endemic rare balsam species Impatiens anaimudica, I. elegans, I. disotis and I. phoenicea of the Western Ghats. The experiment was done in an open environmental nursery at Munnar exposed to constant temperature (7–24...
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doaj-d281b4199ea84906acee04930a158d252020-11-25T02:56:28ZengWildlife Information Liaison Development SocietyJournal of Threatened Taxa0974-78930974-79072017-10-01910108461084910.11609/jott.3370.9.10.10846-108493370Feasibility study on the vegetative propagation of four endemic rare balsams (Impatiens spp.) through stem cuttings for conservation and management in Idukki District, Kerala, IndiaG. Prasad0P. Rajan1N. Bhavadas2Munnar Wildlife Division, Kerala Forests and Wildlife Department, Munnar, Kerala 685612, IndiaDepartment of Botany, Bharathiar University, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu 641046, IndiaMES College, Marampally Road, Marampally P.O., North Vazhakulam, Ernakulam, Aluva, Kerala 683107, IndiaEx situ conservation by vegetative propagation was successfully established in the endemic rare balsam species Impatiens anaimudica, I. elegans, I. disotis and I. phoenicea of the Western Ghats. The experiment was done in an open environmental nursery at Munnar exposed to constant temperature (7–24 0C) and relative humidity (70–100 %) throughout the study period. These favourable conditions provided a suitable platform for the establishment. We observed a significant difference in the regeneration patterns of the four species. I. elegans started to regenerate after the 10th day of planting with high success, while I. disotis showed a 30% success rate. After maturation all species were transplanted to natural ecosystems.https://www.threatenedtaxa.org/index.php/JoTT/article/view/3370ex situimpatiensregeneration patternvegetative propagation. |
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G. Prasad P. Rajan N. Bhavadas Feasibility study on the vegetative propagation of four endemic rare balsams (Impatiens spp.) through stem cuttings for conservation and management in Idukki District, Kerala, India Journal of Threatened Taxa ex situ impatiens regeneration pattern vegetative propagation. |
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Feasibility study on the vegetative propagation of four endemic rare balsams (Impatiens spp.) through stem cuttings for conservation and management in Idukki District, Kerala, India |
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Feasibility study on the vegetative propagation of four endemic rare balsams (Impatiens spp.) through stem cuttings for conservation and management in Idukki District, Kerala, India |
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Feasibility study on the vegetative propagation of four endemic rare balsams (Impatiens spp.) through stem cuttings for conservation and management in Idukki District, Kerala, India |
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Feasibility study on the vegetative propagation of four endemic rare balsams (Impatiens spp.) through stem cuttings for conservation and management in Idukki District, Kerala, India |
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Feasibility study on the vegetative propagation of four endemic rare balsams (Impatiens spp.) through stem cuttings for conservation and management in Idukki District, Kerala, India |
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feasibility study on the vegetative propagation of four endemic rare balsams (impatiens spp.) through stem cuttings for conservation and management in idukki district, kerala, india |
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Journal of Threatened Taxa |
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Ex situ conservation by vegetative propagation was successfully established in the endemic rare balsam species Impatiens anaimudica, I. elegans, I. disotis and I. phoenicea of the Western Ghats. The experiment was done in an open environmental nursery at Munnar exposed to constant temperature (7–24 0C) and relative humidity (70–100 %) throughout the study period. These favourable conditions provided a suitable platform for the establishment. We observed a significant difference in the regeneration patterns of the four species. I. elegans started to regenerate after the 10th day of planting with high success, while I. disotis showed a 30% success rate. After maturation all species were transplanted to natural ecosystems. |
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ex situ impatiens regeneration pattern vegetative propagation. |
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