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Topics- bamboo propagation, problems related to proliferation rates of bamboo, improvement and management

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Consultant in two bamboo projects
Ph.D. in Bamboo planting stock improvement. About 20 research papers related to bamboo.

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I want to learn more and more about bamboo on all aspects. According to my knowledge I'll serve my best.

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Recent Answers from Dr. Rakesh Kumar

2009-10-30 Propagation - B. Lako and B. Vulgaris 'Vittata':

Dear David, I hope you know that offset planting gives the best success rate but if you do not want to divide the clump, you can make the culm cutting from entire culm and plant them in soil horizantally

2009-08-12 Indoor bamboo growth:

Dear James, Following species may be recommednded for your purpose: Fargesia denudata, Phyllostachys bambusoides 'Marliac', Phyllostachys aurea, Arundinaria gigantea, Borinda Boliana, Chimonobambusa

2009-08-10 Indoor bamboo growth:

Dear James, Firstly I want to know the purpose of planting the bamboo. If you are going to plant them for just fill the gaps or decorative purpose then I can suggest one species i.e. Bambusa multiplex

2008-11-19 Ants with Green Bamboo:

Dear Vincent, Sorry for delay in answer. You can use any insecticide which can be easily available. If you want to transplant the bamboo just try to remove some culms with some part of rhizome and roots

2008-10-09 small bamboo:

Dear Andrew, I don't know which species of bamboo you have in your area But there is a technique macroproliferation for keeping the bamboo small but plants should be raised from seeds. Just keep cutting

 

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