Mangrove sapling update 2

Last update is where the propagule starting to germinate root

now, the root are getting longer as picture below



remember that we have 4 medium which is

a) saltwater, no substrate

b) saltwater , sand substrate

c) saltwater, seashell substrate

d) saltwater, coconut fiber

we added one more medium, (e) freshwater , no substrate. This medium (e) is to placed  propagule that have great damaged. picture above is propagule in the medium (a). for now, Medium (a) is the most suitable medium to cultivate the propagule.

we still waiting for other medium, we hope to see more germinating of root or shoot.

stay tune  





 

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