PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF GERMINATION AND EARLY GROWTH CHARACTERISTICS OF ALBIZIA ZYGIA (DC.) MACBR INFLUENCED BY DIFFERENT GROWTH MEDIA

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SUMMARY Albizia zygia is an important multipurpose tree species that has not been domesticated. [...]the study investigated the effects of different growth media on seed germination and seedling performance in the nursery for the purpose of domestication. The highest mean seedling height (9.44cm), number of leaves (12) and stem diameter (0.16cm) were recorded in topsoil. [...]from the results topsoil and sawdust are recommended in raising Alzibia zygia seedlings in the nursery for possible domestication on the field. Decomposed sawdust gave the best in germination percentage while topsoil has shown to be the best in terms of increased in seedling height, number of leaves and stem diameter. [...]the results suggested that sawdust and topsoil should be recommended for raising seedlings in nursery for possible distribution to local farmers for the establishment and large scale production of Albizia zygia. Effects of different sowing media on germination and early seedling growth of Terminaliaivorensis(A.Chev)International Journal of Scientific and Technology Research Vol.3 Orwa, C. A., Mutua, K. R., Jamnadass, R. and Anthony, S. (2009): Agroforestry Data-base: a tree reference and selection guide version Osaigbovo, A. U. and Orhue, E. R. (2012).Effect of potting media and watering frequencies on the growth of paper fruit (Dennetiatripetala) seedlings.-ßay J. Pure Applied Sci. 5(2): 73-78.