Light requirement of Kacip Fatimah for optimum growth
2004
Philip E. | Rizal M. K. M. | Hui, T. F.
Kacip Fatimah is a medicinal plant that is used in Peninsular Malaysia. The leaves and roots are used to treat malaria, fever in children and after childbirth to give strength. This perennial herb is common in the lowland forest.A study was conducted to determine the optimum light requirement for the growth of Kacip Fatimah. The physiological growth and leaf development in different light conditions was studied. It was noted that when grown under very low Agriculture light intensities, the leaf size was larger. The leaf size reduced significantly when planted under partial shades. Besides, light, moist condition is preferred. The paper genetic would prescribe the optimum growth condition.
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