Performance of Cloned Katmon (Dillenia philippinensis Rolfe)
Shierel F. Vallesteros*, Cecille C. Diamante2, Arvin P. Vallesteros1, Kenn O. Querido1 , Ruby Anne T. Antonio2

1 College of Forestry, Environment and Resources Management. Nueva Vizcaya State University
2 DOST, Scholar Strand 2

Corresponding author: svallesteros[at]nvsu.edu.ph

Abstract

Katmon (Dillenia philippinensis) is a tree and an endemic species in the Philippines. It is a flowering plant that grows in low to medium altitude forests. It is propagated by seed, but they are currently on the list of threatened species due to timber harvesting. The study assessed the performance of Cloned Katmon (Dillenia philippinensis). The experiment was set up using a completely randomized design (CRD), and the plants were exposed in the nursery in bigger 10^ x 6^ pots. Since the p-value was higher than the significance threshold of 5%, the analysis of variance shows no significant relationship between height, diameter, number of leaves, leaf area, chlorophyll content, and percent survival. The findings show that after 45 days, the cloned katmon can thrive well outside the chamber and in a larger pot. It is highly recommended that cloned katmon that was only exposed in nurseries should be exposed in the field to assess performance and survival rates. It is also possible to domesticate the cloned Katmon, which typically thrives in the wild and has the potential as an indoor or commercial plant.

Keywords: Chlorophyll content, Katmon, Dillennia philippinensis

Topic: Agroforestry and biodiversity