This document provides instructions for propagating plants through marcotting. Marcotting involves inducing root formation on a stem or branch while still attached to the parent plant. It allows for reproducing exact copies of the parent. The instructions describe selecting suitable branches, removing bark, applying rooting hormone, covering the wound with soil or compost, and maintaining humidity. Once roots form after 2-4 months, the new plant is cut from the parent and transplanted. Following the proper procedures allows for successful asexual propagation through marcotting.

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Author: REY MARTIJA – FEDERAL TVET TRAINER
FEDERAL TECHNICAL AND VOCATIONAL
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HORTICULTURAL CROP PRODUCTION
LEARNING
GUIDE
UNIT OF COMPETENCE: IMPLEMENT
PROPAGATION PLAN
ASEXUAL PROPAGATION
MARCOTTING & SPLIT
CUTTING (NESTLE
TECHNOLOGY)
Marcotting is a form of vegetative reproduction that consists in
inducing rooting of part of a tree branch. After rooting is induced,
the branch is cut and put in a nursery to develop buds and
become an independent plant. Marcotting allows for the
reproduction of exact copies of the mother tree and for early
fructification.
Care of Marcotts
• Water the marcott and place it inside the humidity chamber.
• When the buds appear, take out the marcott immediately and
place it at a location that is fresh and where temperature and
humidity are close to those outside. This will enable the
marcotts to develop shoots and to harden-off.
• One to two weeks later, place the marcott still at a location that
is fresh but where there is light sunshine to achieve greater
acclimatization of the marcott.
• When the leaves develop well, the marcott can be transplanted.
• Once the marcott is planted on the farm, it should be given the
same attention and care as other plants.
Information
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MARCOTTING

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I. Purpose: To perform the asexual plant propagation using
Marcotting Technique
II. Conditions/Situations
This technique is applicable for fruit trees and ornamental
plants
III. Tools and Equipment
A. Tools – Knife/Cutter, Scissor
B. Materials- Fruit trees/ornamental
plants, Rooting Hormone, plastic
cover, tie/rope, hand sprayer,
garden soil,
IV. Procedure
1. Prepare all the tools and materials
2. Choose the good branches
(orthotropic branches with a
diameter of about 5 cm).
3. Peel bark with a knife over a
length of 5 to 10 cm
4. Scratch the peeled surface to
eliminate the slippery part
(cambium) to avoid healing.
5. Spray with Rooting
hormone(optional)
6. Cover the peeled part with well-decomposed wet
sawdust or garden soil.
7. Cover with a plastic .Tie with strings below and above
the wounded section.
8. Inspect the marcotts once every two weeks.
9. When roots emerged (generally 2-4 months) cut in the
base
10.Cover the roots with
VERMICAST
11.Transfer in the pot
12.Cover with Plastic to avoid Drying
13.Remove the plastic if the first new
leaf emerged.
V. Pre-caution
1. Be careful of using sharp tools
VI. Quality Criteria
1. Activities must be done according to procedures.
Operation Sheet MARCOTTING