Universal Journal of Agricultural Research Vol. 11(6), pp. 1043 - 1049
DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110611
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Influence of Rhizomal Buds and Soaking Time in ANAA on the Growth Characteristics of Thai Ginger (Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.)

Jioelle B. Laurente ^*
Department of Plant Science, College of Agriculture, Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Aklan State University, Philippines

ABSTRACT

The study investigated the growth characteristics of Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd. and their response to varying numbers of rhizomal buds and soaking time in Alpha-naphthalene acetic acid (ANAA). The experiment was designed as a two-factor study following a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Factor A involved different numbers of rhizomal buds, categorized as follows: A₁ - one bud; A₂ - two buds; and A₃ - three buds. Factor B examined the soaking time in ANAA, with the following treatments: B₁ - direct planting (control); B₂ - 30 minutes; B₃ - 60 minutes; and B₄ - 90 minutes. The findings indicate that the number of rhizomal buds and soaking time did not significantly affect the growth performance of Thai ginger at 30, 60, 90, and 120 days after planting, except for specific instances. Notably, the height of the plants at 30 and 120 days, rhizome bud formation, and survival percentage at 120 days were significantly influenced by soaking time in ANAA. The study suggests that Thai ginger plants with three rhizome buds and those directly planted exhibited the best growth performance. Importantly, there was no significant interaction effect observed between the different numbers of rhizomal buds and soaking time in ANAA on the growth characteristics of Alpinia galanga. The investigation revealed that the influence of rhizomal buds and soaking time in ANAA on the growth and development of A. galanga was independent for each factor, offering insights into optimizing its cultivation.

KEYWORDS
Alpha-Naphthalene Acetic Acid (ANAA), Alpinia galanga, Rhizomal Buds, Soaking Time, Thai Ginger

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(a). IEEE Format:
[1] Jioelle B. Laurente , "Influence of Rhizomal Buds and Soaking Time in ANAA on the Growth Characteristics of Thai Ginger (Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.)," Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, Vol. 11, No. 6, pp. 1043 - 1049, 2023. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110611.

(b). APA Format:
Jioelle B. Laurente (2023). Influence of Rhizomal Buds and Soaking Time in ANAA on the Growth Characteristics of Thai Ginger (Alpinia galanga (L.) Willd.). Universal Journal of Agricultural Research, 11(6), 1043 - 1049. DOI: 10.13189/ujar.2023.110611.