Influence of Bud Position on Mother Stem And Soaking Duration on Sprouting of Bamboo Cuttings

Research on bamboo propagation in Nyungwe National Park, Rwanda, reveals that different bamboo species exhibit varying sprouting rates and heights when using basal, middle, or apical cuttings. Bambusa vulgaris produced the highest number of sprouts (22.2) compared to Arundinaria alpina (18.1) and an unknown native bamboo (15.0), while the native bamboo also showed the greatest mean height (54.0 cm). The study, conducted in Nyaruguru District near Nyungwe National Park, found no significant impact of soaking duration on sprouting parameters, suggesting a reproducible protocol for efficient bamboo propagation. This method addresses the shortage of planting materials and leverages bamboo's potential for furniture, food, erosion control, and carbon sequestration, offering solutions to tropical deforestation challenges.

Ntirugulirwa, B., Asiimwe, T., Gapusi, J., Mutaganda, A., Nkuba, G., Ruzindana, A., Ntabana, D., Barnabé, B., Kahia, J., & Gahakwa, D. (2013). Influence of Bud Position on Mother Stem And Soaking Duration on Sprouting of Bamboo Cuttings. Rwanda Journal, 28(1). https://doi.org/10.4314/rj.v28i0.1