Pineapple Field Establishment Using Slips

Slips are side-shoots or fruit with large crowns that grow from buds on the pineapple ( Ananas comosus L.) peduncle. The slips widely used for vegetative propagation when left attached to is marketed. There a difference between two most popular low-acid hybrids grown worldwide. ‘Pineapple Research Institute 73-50’ (CO-2, MD-1) develop few roots planted compared 73-114’ (MD2). slow rooting of 73-50 leads field establishment and can extend crop cycle. Our objective was determine cause this reduced evaluate treatments increase rate. Rooting trials in moist, coarse vermiculite showed larger green red hues also had greater number smaller yellow slips. Delaying harvesting after were harvested resulted roots. Treatments including components frequently cuttings did not significantly root numbers. An exception tendency treated potassium nitrate have during some tests. We present data support conclusion poor development associated mechanical impedance tightly affixed basal leaf bracts. Removal lower ten bracts lead When slip removed wrapped plastic wrap masking tape, reduced. sizing selection hue collected as late possible harvest best response.