Journal of
Horticulture and Forestry

  • Abbreviation: J. Hortic. For.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2006-9782
  • DOI: 10.5897/JHF
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 316

Full Length Research Paper

Stem cutting size influence on sprouting and survival of stem cuttings of African teak (Milicia excelsa (Welw.) in Kenya

Verene Nyiramvuyekure
  • Verene Nyiramvuyekure
  • Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Environment and Resources Development, Egerton University, Kenya, P. O. Box 536-20115, Kenya.
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Shadrack Kinyua Inoti
  • Shadrack Kinyua Inoti
  • Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Environment and Resources Development, Egerton University, Kenya, P. O. Box 536-20115, Kenya.
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Gilbert Obati Obwoyere
  • Gilbert Obati Obwoyere
  • Department of Natural Resources, Faculty of Environment and Resources Development, Egerton University, Kenya, P. O. Box 536-20115, Kenya.
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  •  Received: 15 February 2023
  •  Accepted: 03 April 2023
  •  Published: 30 June 2023

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