A study to investigate the most suitable materials for the propagation of Dendrocalamus hamiltonii and its field establishment at coast, central and lake regions of Kenya was carried out. Growth dynamics of the species was monitored for 3.5 years at coast and 2.5 years at the rest of the experimental sites. D. hamiltonii was easily propagated through cuttings which established, survived and grew well in the field. Rhizomes and offsets also established and survived well but not as rated for cutting materials. The species had better growth rates and survival at the coast and lake basin sites in comparison to the highland site at Muguga. Through cuttings and at 4-5 meter spacing, the species is therefore recommended for planting in warm areas like the coast and Lake Victoria basin region
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1080/00128325.1995.11663229Altmetric score:
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Publication year
1995
Authors
Kigomo B N; Were J M; Sigu G O
Language
English
Geographic
Kenya
