Innovative Method of Culm Propagation of Bamboo for Seedling Production

Abstract

Users preference and unavailability of seeds result in decrease in population of badi bauns (Bambusa nutans). An attempt has been made to regenerate the bamboo vegetatively through culm cutting (Macro-propagation). June is the best month for propagation in rainfed condition; and 1st year culm has maximum regeneration ability (73%nodes sprouted, 5.9% shoots/node) in comparison to 2nd year culm (52% nodes sprouted, 4.1 shoots/node). One hectare plantation requires 250 number of culms.