Guadua bamboo (Guadua angustifolia) is a remarkable plant known for its strength, versatility, and ecological significance. Long flowering cycle, poor seed setting, and low germination necessitate vegetative propagation in this commercially important species. In this study, we explored the feasibility of propagating Guadua bamboo through branch cuttings to attain 30% plantlet production. Over four years we meticulously recorded the survival and emergence of shoots as well as the growth of leading shoots to evaluate the survival and growth dynamics of Guadua bamboo propagated from branch cuttings beyond its native range. The result shows that primary branches of G. angustifolia can propagate without using any hormone treatment. This method can be applied in this region to multiply the species for large-scale plantations with easy and low-cost transportation of plantlets

Guadua, Vegetative, Propagation, Branch, Cutting

The results demonstrate the viability of using branch cuttings for Guadua bamboo propagation and the establishment of new shoots indicates successful vegetative growth. Further research should explore optimal cutting lengths, hormone treatments, and environmental factors to enhance propagation success. In remote villages where the availability of rooting hormones may not be possible, this technique of propagation of G. angustifolia will be very fruitful and cost-effective. Vegetative propagation through branch cuttings holds promise for sustainable Guadua bamboo cultivation. Understanding the survival and growth dynamics of propagated plants contributes to effective bamboo management and conservation efforts

Alok Yadav, Sanchili Verma, Sanjay Singh, Rahul Nishad and Kuldeep Chauhan (2024). Mass Propagation of Guadua angustifolia Kunth through Branch Cuttings. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(9): 58-61