USE OF BENCHES WITH REFLECTIVE MATERIAL TO FAVOR PRODUCTION OF RUBBER TREE ROOTSTOCK SEEDLINGS

Success in production of any perennial tree depends on the use high-quality seedlings. This study aimed to evaluate cultivation benches with reflective material and protected environments for rubber rootstock The experiments were conducted two types environments: 35% shading aluminized screen 30% black screen. Cultivation without tested inside environments. A completely randomized design 7 replications 5 seedlings per plot was adopted each environment, compared by joint analysis. Solar radiation (global photosynthetically active) most influencing micrometeorological factor plant environment growth differentiation. Regardless bench had a positive effect seedling (clone GT1), providing robust root system better quality. also improved GT1) grown environment.