1. Kiwi cuttings rooting on heated platforms
University of Agronomic Sciences and Veterinary Medicine of Bucharest
Faculty of Horticulture
International Student Symposium “Hortus Academicus”
March 29, 2019, Bucharest, Romania
Kiwi cuttings rooting on heated platforms
Moloșag Ailin
Professor Dr. Florin Stănică
International Student Symposium "Hortus Academicus“ March 29, Bucharest, Romania

2. Introduction
Kiwifruit is native to north-central and eastern China, specifically the Yangtze River valley and the Zhejiang Province coast.
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3. Introduction
Cultivation of the kiwifruit spread from China in the early 20th century to New Zealand, where the first commercial plantings occurred (Morton, 2011).
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4. Introduction
In Romania, since 1993, at the Faculty of Horticulture in Bucharest there are works for the improvement/selection of valuable hybrid genotypes, obtained through intra and interspecific crosses (Zuccherelli, 1994; Stănică and Cepoiu, 1996).
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5. Introduction Nutritional Info (Per 100g Serving)
Calories-61
Total Carbohydrate - 15 g
Dietary fiber - 3 g
Sugars - 9 g
Protein g
Vitamin A - 1% RDA
Vitamin C - 154% RDA
Calcium - 3% RDA
Iron - 1% RDA
Vitamin B-6 - 5% RDA
Magnesium - 4% RDA
Potassium - 8% RDA
Vitamin K - 31% RDA
Copper - 10% RDA
Vitamin E - 7% RDA
Folic Acid - 4% RDA
Manganese - 4% RDA
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6. Introduction
Kiwi plants are vines unisexual dioecious who prefer soft microclimate areas, without strong winds and need irrigation. Actinidia deliciosa and A. chinensis species can be grown in Romania in favourability zones of peach culture. A. arguta (hardy kiwi, baby kiwi) can be extended to larger areas in all areas suitable for plum cultivation (Zuccherelli, 1994; Stănică and Cepoiu, 1996).
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7. Introduction
Kiwi Plant Propagation Kiwi plant is almost exclusively propagated asexually by grafting fruiting varieties onto seedling rootstock, or using semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings to ensure production of true to type cultivars (Tanimoto 1994). Kiwifruit seeds are not guaranteed to produce plants with desirable traits (bloom time, cane growth, fruit shape, or edibility) present in either parent. Additionally, seedlings have a long juvenile period, requiring up to seven years before sex determination is possible. As a result of these complications kiwifruit is only propagated by seed when breeding new cultivars or to produce rootstocks.
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8. Introduction Kiwi Propagation Sexual propagation Seeds
Asexual propagation
Cuttings
Grafting
Micropropagation
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9. Materials and Methods
1. Rooting hormones Experiments were carried out on rooting with cuttings of Actinidia genotypes with the aim to test the effect of Radistim and Rhizopon (rooting hormones).
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10. Materials and Methods
2. Propagation Heated Benches Heated raised propagation benches are often prefered over ground beds for propagation of cuttings. Ideal air temperature for kiwi rooting cuttings is 18 to 22℃ and the ideal substrat temperature for rooting is 24℃. Remember the rule when it comes to rooting cuttings: Cool Hands, Warm Feet!
Benches allow for greater control of the environment around the cuttings (improved drainage and isolation from soilborne diseases and pests).
A functioning, well-maintained mist or fog system is a necessity during propagation since it prevents excessive transpiration and respiration while allowing the cuttings to photosynthesize. The purpose of the system is to maintain cutting turgidity
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11. Materials and Methods
Firstly, we have been preparating the heated bench for rooting cuttings.
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12. Materials and Methods
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13. Materials and Methods Secondly, we have been prearating the substrat.
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14. Materials and Methods
PPst = left pump, INst = left heating, AS = asserted, DE = stopped
Sensors
FRst = left leaf; between 230 (dry) and (very wet).
SLst = Humidity soil left
TFRst = Temperature left leaf
TSLst = Temperature left soil
Mist starts from 10 seconds when FRst is below 430.
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15. Materials and Methods
3. Cuttings The hybrid selections were chosen according to the quality organoleptic characteristics, following the tastings and analyzes carried out on the fruit.
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16. Materials and Methods Hard wood cuttings
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17. Materials and Methods
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18. Results and discussions
As studies done in the past, the artificial fog and report rooting stimulators were decisive, similar with Stănică et al (2002), but different than Pacholczak et al (2017).
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19. Results and discussions
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20. Results and discussions
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21. Results and discussions
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22. Results and discussions
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23. Results and discussions
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24. Conclusions and recommendations
Following the results obtained, rooting percentage was higher for cuttings that was used Radistim. Cuttings which issued the roots and follow normal development will be used to replace gaps in the orchard and as study material for the next researches.
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25. Thank you for your
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