TY - BOOK AU - Camacho,Ernie C. AU - Bagaforo,Roger O. AU - Molina,Michael F. AU - Noay,Fritz Hork J. AU - Gundaya,Jidda Claire C. TI - Young budding in root trainer technology for rapid growth and development of rubber SN - 0115-7736 PY - 2025/// CY - Los BaƱos Laguna : PB - Department of Science and technology (DOST), Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD) KW - Rubber plants KW - Periodical KW - Propagation KW - Philippines KW - Tree seedlings N1 - Includes bibliographical references; Introduction -- Root trainer (RT) technology -- Preparation of seeds and germination beds for rootstocks -- Preparation of RT nursery -- Advantages of RT -- Young budding propagation technique -- Performance evaluation of budded seedlings raised in RT cups -- Seedling stem diameter -- Percent success of propagation -- Length of sprout and number of leaves developed at 1,2 and 3 months after bud breaking -- Shoot, root, and seedling fresh weight -- Number of lateral roots developed -- Root volume -- Shoot, root and seedling dry weight -- Percent dry matter content -- Comparative cost and economic viability -- Summary and conclusion -- Recommendations -- Literature cited ER -