VEGETATIVE PROPAGATION OF Mimosa Caesalpiniifolia BY MINI-CUTTINGS TECHNIQUE

ABSTRACT This study aimed to establish a methodology for vegetative propagation via mini-cuttings technique Mimosa Caesalpiniifolia. For such, three independent experiments were conducted: the first one evaluated survival and production of mini-stumps; second tested interaction between types (apical intermediate) different concentrations indolbutyric acid (IAB; 0, 2,000, 4,000 6,000 mg.L-1) on adventitious rooting; third analyzed effect leaf area reduction (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%) mini-cuttings. Mini-stumps at 180 days was 80%, with an average yield 5 sprouts per mini-stump 120 days. Apical demonstrated higher rooting percentage, without IBA application, than 80%. On other hand, application promotes increased percentage in intermediate Treatments 25% promoted better results concerning plant development. Results support hypothesis that is viable