Response of Sugarcane Seedlings from Bud Chip Applied with Auxin Under Screenhouse conditions
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: Enhances sugarcane bud chip propagation by addressing limited knowledge on auxin soaking duration and concentration. The study investigates the response of sugarcane seedlings from the bud chip applied with auxin under screenhouse condition. Conducted in screenhouse using two Factorial-Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with a Factor A was the duration of soaking compose of 10 minutes soaking duration (MSD), 20 MSD and 30 MSD while Factor B is the amount of auxin, 0 ppm (parts per million), 150 ppm, 200 ppm and 250 ppm. Differences among treatment means was used the Duncan's Multiple Range Test (DMRT). Analysis of variance (ANOVA) evaluate productivity of bud chip sugarcane with auxins in screenhouse condition. ANOVA evaluate productivity of bud chip sugarcane with auxins in screenhouse condition. Result showed that percent and rate germination at 25 and 30 DAT, emergence of shoot 15 and 30 DAT, plant height, number and length of leaves, root length and benefit-cost ratio were significant in terms of different amounts of NAA concentration while only crop growth rate was significant in terms of different soaking durations. Interaction effects revealed that there were no significant differences among all the treatments tested, however, Benefit cost ratio despite its lack of significant differences, it is noteworthy that all the treatments resulted in benefit cost ratio greater than one. Auxin application improved sugarcane bud chip growth and profitability. Results provide new insights for optimizing seedling propagation techniques.
Source: Research Square
Author: Darwin Cacal
Institution: Isabela State University-Roxas Campus
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7166138643