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    Vetiver SYSTEM R PROPAGATION AND NURSERY Y by dr. Paultruong. Vetiver induces flowers s d d not h seeds do t have endosperm, th d therefore f no germination this ecotype can not become a weed. The two commonly used methods for large scale propagation of vetiver are: 1Separation or splitting a mature vetiver plant p side shoots Culm Cuttings

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    VETIVER

    R SYSTEM

    PROPAGATION AND NURSERY


    Y

    Dr. Paul Truong


    The Vetiver Network International
    Veticon Consulting
    Brisbane , Australia

    All materials in this document remain the property of Veticon Consulting P/L.
    Permission must be obtained for their use. Copyright © 2008
    Sexual p
    propagation:
    p g by
    y seeds?

    Florescences of Vetiver 3, 5, 10, 15 days after flowering


    having about 2,000 flowers each
    Flower structure
    Sessile spikelet only
    contains stigma without
    anther

    Pedicelled spikelet
    g
    contains stigma and
    anther
    Pollen Development
    p

    Anther of flowers 7
    days after flowering Separated anther in
    vitro

    Pollen
    o e g grain
    a not
    ot ge
    germinating
    at g
    13 days after sowing in vitro
    Pollen grain in
    vitro
    Germination of seeds?

    Seeds were sowed in


    Inflorescence 20-25
    20 25 vitro
    days after flowering

    Seeds do not germinate


    14 days after sowing
    Sexual propagation: by seeds?
    Conclusion

    investigations ecotype (C.


    From the investigations, C zizanioides)

    • Vetiver induces flowers

    • Seeds
    S d d do nott h
    have endosperm,
    d th
    therefore
    f
    no germination

    • This ecotype can not become a weed


    Asexual Propagation
    p g Methods

    G l High
    Goals: i multiplication
    i i i rate and low cost price
    i

    The two commonly used methods for large scale


    propagation of vetiver are:

    1- Separation or splitting
    * a mature vetiver plant.
    p
    * side shoots
    * culm cuttings

    2- Tissue culture
    Asexual propagation by splitting
    from a mother plant

    Shoot and root growth from


    the slips
    Bare root slips: Dipping in rooting hormone (optional)
    Bare root slips after about 10-15 days in hormone
    Bare root slips ready for planting directly to site or to polybags
    Bare root slips
    transplanted to poly
    bags
    Polybags ready for planting directly to site
    Bare root slips on the left and tube stocks on the right
    Asexual propagation from a mother plant

    A mature
    t culm
    l can
    initiate side shoot under
    certain conditions
    Asexual propagation by culms

    Results: Results:
    with
    i h 85- with
    ith 65%
    90% rooted
    rooted without
    without hormonal
    hormonal treatment
    treatment

    Mature Young Culm Cuttings


    shoots shoots
    Culm cutting
    Root growth from bare root slips and culm cuttings
    Planting strip: For immediate results and fast planting
    Aerial root pruning: To limit root growth to reduce shock after
    planting and for ease of transport
    Asexual p
    propagation
    p g by
    y tissue culture

    Proliferation
    In vitro + Cytokinine in the
    nethouse
    conditions

    Lateral buds Induce explants

    Plantlets ready Multiplication in field Acclimatization


    Asexual p
    propagation
    p g by
    y tissue culture
    This method was developed at Cantho
    U i
    University,
    it ViVietnam
    t and
    dh has b
    been used
    d
    successfully in the last few years for
    commercial production

    High
    Hi h multiplication
    lti li ti rate
    t (hypothetically
    (h th ti ll 58
    million plantlets per year)

    Proliferation stage (modified 2 mg BA/liter)


    carrying out in the shade house will be
    reduce 13% production cost of each
    plantlets
    Advantages and Disadvantage of
    Bare Root Slips
    Advantages:
    • Very efficient, low cost and fast to prepare the planting material
    p , ie lower deliveryy cost
    • Small volume for transport,
    • Very easy to plant out by hand
    • Can be mechanically planted out for large areas

    Disadvantages:
    • Vulnerable to dryness and extreme temperature
    • Limited storage time on site
    • Need to be p
    planted to moist soil
    • Need more frequent irrigation in the first few weeks.
    • Recommended for good seedbed sites with easy access to
    irrigation
    Advantages and Disadvantage of
    polybags or tube stock
    Advantages:
    • Very hardy and is not affected to exposure to high temperature
    an moisture stress
    • Lower
    L iirrigation
    i ti frequency
    f after
    ft planted
    l t d outt
    • Faster establishment and growth after planted out
    • Longer period of storage time on site
    • Recommended for harsh and hostile environments

    Disadvantages:
    • More costly to produce
    • Longer period to prepare
    prepare, 4 -55 weeks
    eeks or more
    • Large volume and heavy load for transport, ie higher delivery
    cost
    • More maintenance cost at site after delivery, if nor planted out
    within a week
    Advantages and Disadvantage of
    Tissue Culture Method
    Advantages:
    • A very large number of plant can be produced very quickly
    • No need for a large scale nursery
    • Smaller volume and weight for transportation
    • Free from pest and pathogen in nursery

    Disadvantages:
    • The need to set up a small laboratory, which can be expensive for a
    small nursery
    • The need for a well trained technician and other skilled staff
    • The need for more manual labour to transfer the seedling to
    different size pots during its growing period.
    • It takes
    es longer
    o ge to
    o ge
    get thee plantlets
    p e s ready
    e dy for
    o planting
    p g
    • More susceptible to pest and disease on site and adverse conditions
    Nursery
    The main points in establishing an efficient nursery are:

    Soil type: For the ease of harvesting and minimizing


    root and crown damages, sandy loam to loam is recommended
    Planting method: Mechanical or manual
    Harvesting method: Harvesting the mature plants can
    be done either mechanically or manually. For machine
    harvesting
    Availability of farm machinery: Some basic farm
    machineries are needed for seed bed preparation, weed
    control, cutting, harvesting etc.
    Irrigation method: Overhead irrigation or flood
    irrigation
    Training of operational staff: Availability of well
    trained staff is essential to the success of the nursery
    Manual planting in Australia, overhead irrigation and
    harvested by potato digger
    Machine planting in Australia,
    Machine planting on flat ground, overhead irrigation and harvested
    by mouldboard plough
    A vegetable planter was modified for planting vetiver bare root slips
    Either single or double line
    On site nursery in Vietnam

    For large
    g pproject,
    j temporary
    p y nursery
    y can be
    established close to the project site
    Planting sites
    Large scale nursery in China
    Vetiver nursery in Guangdong, China. Mature plants background,
    new planting foreground
    THANK YOU

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