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Vrinda S. Thaker , Yash Dev Singh

Abstract

Comparative growth analysis of three tree species viz. Acacia nilotica, Leucaena leucocephala and Prosopis juliflora were studied. The correlation coefficient and regression models were worked out between biomass and dependable variables like, stem weight, diameter at base, leaf weight, branch weight and plant height. Amongst the three species tested, L. leucocephala recorded maximum biomass followed by A. nilotica and P. juliflora.

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Vrinda S. Thaker , Y. D. Singh

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Three tree species, Acacia nilotica, Prosopis juliflora and Leucaena leucocephala were treated with different doses of fertilizers and plant growth hormone, gibberellic acid. Growth in terms of fresh weight and dry weight of different plant parts was compared with untreated plants and their role in preparation of better nursery stock is discussed.

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