Production of rubber tree seedlings in suspended nursery

Author(s)

Karla Borelli

• Document type: Master's Dissertation
• Press: Piracicaba.
• Institution: Universidade de São Paulo (USP). Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz (ESALA/BC)
• Defense date: 2016-01-22

Examining board members

Antonio Natal Gonçalves; Marcos Silveira Bernardes; Adriana Novais Martins

• Advisor: Antonio Natal Gonçalves

Abstract

Among methods used for the vegetative propagation of forest species, budding is the most used for rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis). In this system the rootstocks are produced directly on the soil or in polyethylene bags using soil as substrate. Although this is a common practice in the commercial nurseries, changes in the law were proposed for the planting material production system, particularly in the production of rootstocks. To meet these changes, this work aimed to develop a protocol for the production of rubber tree in suspended benches. There conducted two trials (chapter II and chapter III) in suspended bed in Piracicaba - SP. In chapter II was proposed the production of green scions in hydroponic clonal mini garden in function of fertigation. The mini garden yield was accessed by green scions productions and fertigation. It was found that the fertigation affected the production of green scion of rubber tree under clonal mini garden conditions. The electric conductivity of 1.5 mS cm-1 was the best solution for this system. Even in the hydroponic clonal mini garden in a greenhouse, a strong seasonality of growth was found. The best season to produce green scions in this system was summer and spring. In these seasons it is recommend using the EC of solution of 2.0 mS cm-1. In the experiment described in the chapter III, the rootstocks were produced in suspended benches, using a commercial substrate. Different methods of grafting were tested (budding, grafting in full and lateral cleft) in rootstocks of different diameters. The scions used were obtained in the experiment of chapter II. Success was obtained with the budding and grafting in full cleft, being possible to reduce the period for rubber tree production under suspended benches conditions. Adjustments are needed to get increased grafting survival under these conditions. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 13/12220-5 - Methods and time of grafting to produce rubber tree seedlings in nursery suspended
• Grantee: Karla Borelli
• Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Master