Optimizing vegetative propagation of black cincau (Mesona palustris bl): synergistic effects of growing media composition and foliar nutrient application
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https://doi.org/10.31102/eam.2.2.137-149Keywords:
Mesona palustris, Vegetative propagation, Growing media, Organic amendment, Goat manure, Compost, Biomass partitioningAbstract
Mesona palustris BL. (black jelly grass) propagation requires an optimized cultivation system to maximize vegetative multiplication and establish vigorous propagules. This study investigated the singular and interactive effects of four growing media mixtures (M1: 100% Soil; M2: 50% Soil + 50% Goat Manure; M3: 50% Soil + 50% Compost; M4: 30% Soil + 35% Goat Manure + 35% Compost) and three foliar fertilizer types on the growth performance of stem cuttings over 60 days after planting. Results showed that the growing media significantly influenced all measured parameters (ρ < 0.05). The ternary mixture M4 provided the most comprehensive platform for aerial growth, resulting in maximum plant height (71.19 cm), leaf area (19.48 cm), shoot count (93.33 shoots/plant), and total dry weight (13.68 g). This superiority is attributed to the synergistic balance achieved in M4, which offers an optimal physical structure, sustained nutrient release, and enhanced microbial activity, promoting high cytokinin production and maximizing multiplication efficiency. Conversely, the highest root fresh weight (16.60 g) was achieved by M2, suggesting that root biomass prioritizes the high, readily available Phosphorus and organic matter density of goat manure over the structural benefits of compost. The findings establish that the M4 media combination is the most effective and sustainable strategy for producing high-quality, high-biomass M. palustris propagules, offering a direct contribution to efficient resource management in agricultural systems.
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