what are the instructions for marcoting?
pls. answer in english or tagalog
http://www.worldagroforestrycentre.org/SEA/Products/AFDbases/AF/asp/SpeciesInfo.asp?SpID=1117
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http://project.jica.go.jp/indonesia/0065045I0/archives/pdf/output1_2_2_fulltext_07.pdf
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Sure! I can provide you with the instructions for marcotting, also known as air layering. Here are the steps in English:
1. Select a healthy branch on the parent plant. The branch should be flexible and about the width of a pencil.
2. Make a small cut on the underside of the branch, about 12-18 inches from the tip. This is where the roots will eventually form.
3. Apply a rooting hormone to the cut area. This will help promote root growth.
4. Wrap the cut area with a moist sphagnum moss or a damp paper towel. Make sure to secure it tightly.
5. Cover the moss or towel with a plastic wrap or a plastic bag, creating a sealed environment. This will help maintain moisture levels and encourage root development.
6. Secure the plastic wrap or bag with twist ties or tape.
7. Monitor the marcot regularly, checking for root growth. Mist the moss or towel with water as needed to keep it moist.
8. Once roots have formed (usually after a few weeks to a couple of months), carefully cut below the root ball using pruning shears or a sharp knife.
9. Plant the rooted marcot into a suitable pot or planting location, using well-draining soil.
10. Provide appropriate care for the new plant, such as watering regularly and providing adequate sunlight.
And here are the instructions in Tagalog:
1. Pumili ng malusog na sanga sa magulang na halaman. Ang sanga ay dapat malambot at kasing lapad ng lapis.
2. Gumawa ng maliit na putol sa ilalim ng sanga, mga 12-18 pulgada mula sa dulo. Ito ang lugar kung saan mamumuo ang mga ugat.
3. Maglagay ng rooting hormone sa bahagi ng putol. Ito ay makakatulong sa pagpapalago ng mga ugat.
4. Balutin ang bahagi ng putol ng basang sphagnum moss o basang panyo. Siguraduhing mahigpit itong nakasara.
5. Takpan ang moss o panyo ng plastic wrap o plastik na bag, upang mabuo ang isang loobang nakakapit. Ito ay makatutulong sa pag-imbak ng tamang antas ng kahalumigmigan at pagpapalago ng mga ugat.
6. Itali ang plastic wrap o bag gamit ang twist ties o tape.
7. Regular na bantayan ang marcot, at subaybayan ang paglaki ng mga ugat. Mag-spray ng tubig sa moss o panyo kung kinakailangan upang manatiling basa.
8. Kapag may mga lumabas ng mga ugat (karaniwan pagkalipas ng ilang linggo hang ilang buwan), maingat na putulin sa ibaba ng root ball gamit ang pruning shears o matalas na kutsilyo.
9. Itanim ang nabuong marcot sa isang siksik na basahan o lalagyan, gamit ang may tamang daloy ng lupa.
10. Alagaan ng naaayon ang bagong halamang ito, tulad ng regular na pagdidilig at tamang sikat ng araw.
Remember to adapt these instructions to suit the specific plant you are marcotting, as some plants may have additional requirements or variations in the process.