THE EFFECT OF SHADE ON GROWTH OF TOMATO (LYCOPERSICON ESCULENTUM MILL) AND EASE OF ROOTTNG OF ITS CUTTINGS

SYED KAMARUDDIN BIN SYED WAZIR

SUMMARY

The efects of shade on the growth of mother plants as uell as on the ease of rooting of cuttings of tomato were studied Shaded mother plants were taller than unshaded plants due mainly to longer internode. Shading the entire plant for four weeks improved the quality of roots but not the number of cuttings rooted.

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