Propagation Methods of Fruit Tree Cultivars from Hardwood Cuttings

Abstract

Dormant stem cuttings from several fruit tree cultivars were subjected to rooting conditions during late fall, winter, and early spring. Bottom heat at 21°C and air temperature at 3°C were used, The cuttings were treated with IBA at different rates. The cultivar cuttings rooted with varying degree of success from good to poor as follows: 'Babygold,' 'Red Haven,' 'EM VII,' 'Montmorency,' 'Goldcot,' 'Red Delicious,' and 'Spartlet.' The most effective concentration of IBA varied between cultivars treated. The basal and median portion of the cuttings showed significantly greater rooting than the tip cuttings.