Growth inhibition of Syzgium campanulatum Korth by the application of paclobutrazol

Mohd Fauzi R.; Ahmad Nazarudin M. R.; Tsan, F. Y.

Growth inhibition of Syzgium campanulatum Korth by the application of paclobutrazol

2006

Mohd Fauzi R. | Ahmad Nazarudin M. R. | Tsan, F. Y.

The study was conducted to investigate the effects of plant growth regulator namely paclobutrazol on the growth of this specie is a highly demanded ornamental plant for urban areas. It has always been selected to beautify the urban sites such as parks highways. pocket spaces, golf courses and residential areas. In landscape, this species has been planted as hedge plant, topiary, single planting and a good candidate for screening purpose. Nevertheless, Syzgium campanulatum requires frequent trimming in order to maintain their forms and landscape functions. Unfortunately, landscape maintenance activity such as trimming are time consuming, labor intensive and costly. lt can scheduled as frequently as fortnightly to maintain th landscape areas. However, paclobutrazol which inhibits gibberellin biosynthesis in plants was found to be able to control the plant growth of S. campanulatum. This compound controls the ‘vegetative growth and hence, reduces the trimming work. S campanulatum treated with paclobutrazol has smaller leaves size and thus increases its aesthetic value. A significant difference at 5% between untreated control and treated plants was observed in terms of height increment and aleaf area. There was, however no significant difference for relative chlorophyll content among the treated and untreated plants. Even though it has the potential in maintaining the growth of vigorous landscape plants, application of paclobutrazol is yet to be introduced as a maintainance tool especially in managing the urban landscapes.

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