Effect of soilless media on small-scale propagation of Pinguicula gigantea

Because of their large size, colorful flowers, and insectivorous habit, butterworts (genus Pinguicula) are desirable ornamental plants among hobbyists and botanical conservatories. Propagation via leaves is a popular propagation method for the genus, especially for tropical species. P. gigantea, a s...

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Published inbioRxiv
Main Authors Tarner, Kevin, Jones, Hakon, Gaya, Heather, Ingwers, Miles, Mcnair, Mason C
Format Paper
LanguageEnglish
Published Cold Spring Harbor Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press 20.01.2023
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Biomass
Flowers
Leaves
Ornamental plants
Pinguicula
Plantlets
Propagation
Sea level
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Summary:Because of their large size, colorful flowers, and insectivorous habit, butterworts (genus Pinguicula) are desirable ornamental plants among hobbyists and botanical conservatories. Propagation via leaves is a popular propagation method for the genus, especially for tropical species. P. gigantea, a species found approximately 700m above sea level in Oaxaca, Mexico, was selected to evaluate its preference for various blends of soilless media. This study found that number of leaves produced by plantlets is significantly impacted by soil type. However, there was no significant difference in biomass, plantlet diameter or average number of plantlets produced between soil treatments. These results suggest that soils with high nitrogen content may promote increased leaf number, but do not significantly affect plant biomass.Competing Interest StatementThe authors have declared no competing interest.
DOI:10.1101/2023.01.18.523674