Scientific name : Allanblackia floribunda Oliver (Clusiaceae) Distribution zone: humid forest zone of Africa. Importance: fruits contain nuts rich in fatty acids highly appreciated by cosmetic and food industries; the bark is locally used for disease treatment (Attipoe et al., 2006). Problem statement: due to felling of trees during agricultural activities and over exploitation of the bark for medicinal purpose, Allanblackia is threatened by serious genetic erosion. Rooted leafy stem cuttings have been tested as a way to propagate and to protect the species but its implementation is still constrained by several factors such as low rooting percentage and poor growth of rooted cuttings. Rooted cuttings also produce few roots per cutting (1-2 roots) (Atangana et al., 2006) that hinders the establishment and growth of rooted cuttings.
Publication year
2013
Authors
Tsobeng, A. C; Asaah, E.K.; Ofori D A; van Damme P; Tchoundjeu Z; Jamnadass, R.
Language
English
Keywords
allanblackia floribunda, fruits, rooting, soil fertility, trees
