A Study on the Role of IBA in Cassava Rooting and Early Growth
A Study on the Role of IBA in Cassava Rooting and Early Growth
1.0 CHAPTER ONE 1.1 Background to the study Cassava (manihot estculenta crantz) is a viral staple crop in many regions of the world, particularly in tropical and subtropical areas(Adugna Bayata, 2019). It serves as a significant source of calories and nutrition for millions of people, especially in developing countries.cassava is valued for its adaptability to various environmental condition and it's tolerance to drought and poor soil fertility (wekidipi, 2024). one of the key factors that determine the productivity and quality of cassava is it's root development, as the tuberous roots of the cassava plant are the main edible portion and the primary source of carbohydrates. Indole-3-butyric acid (IBA), a significant plant hormone similar to auxin, has been known to influence root development and overall plant growth in various crops (wekidipi, 2024) Previous studies have shown have showed that exogenous application of IBA can promote root initiation, enhance root elongation, and i…