ABSTRACT
Plukenetia conophora, a liana with economic potentials is threatened by extinction. Ex-situ
conservation of the species which requires knowledge of its early growth and vegetative
propagation has the potentials to enhance its sustainability. However information on the
silvicultural requirements for the early growth of this species is scanty. Hence, in this study, seed
germination, seedling growth, macro and micropropagation of Plukenetia conophora in
Southwestern Nigeria were investigated.
Fruits of P. conophora from Oyo (Ibadan), Ogun (Ijebu-Ode), Osun (Igbajo) and Ondo (Akure)
states were collected and used for the study. Using completely randomised design, variations in
fruit size, growth of seedlings and biomass production of P. conophora were assessed. Seeds
stored for twelve months at room temperature (28oC), in a freezer (-5oC), refrigerator (7oC), dry
soil (29oC) and freshly extracted seeds (control) were tested for viability using 1% tetrazolium
salt. Effect of seed size: small (
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AMADI, Joyce . "Silvicultural Requirements For Conservation Of Plukenetia Conophora (Mull Arg) In Southwestern Nigeria" Afribary (2021). Accessed May 02, 2024. https://afribary.com/works/silvicultural-requirements-for-conservation-of-plukenetia-conophora-mull-arg-in-southwestern-nigeria