Rooted shoots for physiological experiments with cassava

Authors

  • D.W. Wholey Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Apartado Aéreo 67-13, Cali, Colombia
  • J.H. Cock Centro Internacional de Agricultura Tropical, Apartado Aéreo 67-13, Cali, Colombia

Abstract

The early growth of cassava is influenced by both carbohydrate and mineral reserves in the planting material. Rooted shoot tips provide a convenient tool for physiological investigations into early growth and mineral nutrition. Details are given for the production of rooted shoots.

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Issue

Volume 52 Number 2

Section

Research Notes