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The Differences in Exit Propagation of by Cuttings for Cistus ladanifer and Cistus x cyprius

Authors:
José Plaza
Lorena Parra
Maria Teresa Jimenez-Aguirre
Jose Miguel Peña
Pedro V. Mauri

Keywords: Cistus; rooting; cutting propagation; cultivation conditions; aromatic shrubs.

Abstract:
In Mediterranean ecosystems, reforestation and the cultivation of aromatic species from the Cistus genus are vital for restoring degraded soils and producing essential oils. Propagation via cuttings is crucial for preserving local genetic material, but a clear methodology is often lacking. This study evaluated the optimal conditions for the vegetative propagation of Cistus ladanifer L. and Cistus  cyprius Lam. from cuttings, with the goal of maximizing both the rooting rate and root length. Cuttings from both species were collected across four seasons (winter, spring, summer, and autumn) and were subjected to four different doses of indolebutyric acid (IBA) in four distinct greenhouse temperatures. The results from statistical analyses (ANOVA) demonstrated that the time of year is the most significant factor. The highest rooting percentages and longest roots were obtained from cuttings collected in winter and autumn, while summer proved to be the worst period. A dose of 750 mg/l of IBA was found to be most e

Pages: 22 to 27

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2025

Publication date: October 26, 2025

Published in: conference

ISBN: 978-1-68558-327-9

Location: Barcelona, Spain

Dates: from October 26, 2025 to October 30, 2025