Science University Research Symposium (SURS)
Publication Date
Fall 11-25-2024
College
Sciences and Mathematics, College of
Department
Biology, Department of
SURS Faculty Advisor
Darlene Panvini
Presentation Type
Poster Presentation
Abstract
Plant propagation is a method of growing plants through various techniques that create genetically identical clones of the parent plant. Propagation maintains the preferred genetic material of a plant so that it can be further reproduced on a larger scale. To assess growth variations, sweet potato cuttings were propagated in soil and water, as well as in water with and without rooting hormone. Additionally, Monstera cuttings were propagated in water with and without rocks. Root development was observed across all conditions to determine the most effective propagation methods. Plants propagated in water appear to root more successfully than those propagated in soil. The samples with added rooting hormones or rocks as a mineral-filled substrate in the water had greater root lengths than those without. Plant propagation could be an important technique in the growth and cultivation of future farming methods as it requires minimal supplies to increase the quantity of desired plants.
Recommended Citation
Muhsin, Sumiah; Terreri, Aunalise; Mihalcea, Edi; and Cockrill, Indy, "Propagation Party: Comparing Root Development Across Techniques" (2024). Science University Research Symposium (SURS). 224.
https://repository.belmont.edu/surs/224
