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Evaluation of the aesthetic attributes and germination parameters of Euphorbia hypericifolia, a native species, for incorporation into the landscape of Ahwaz city
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Mahnaz Zahiri   , Mohamadreza Salehi salmi * , Kazem Negaresh , Kamran Almasieh |
| Agricultral Sciennces and Natural Resource University of Khuzestan |
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The growth habit, abundant green foliage, and distinctive fragrant inflorescences of E. hypericifolia make it an excellent choice as an ornamental plant. One of the initial steps in introducing native plants to urban green spaces involves studying their propagation methods. In this study, E. hypericifolia was assessed to determine its suitability as a new ornamental species for the landscape of Ahvaz city. Various ornamental criteria and dormancy treatments were examined. The results indicated that E. hypericifolia possesses the necessary characteristics for urban green space utilization. In this research, the indicators such as the flower color, leaf shape and color, vegetative and reproductive organ beauty, flowering time, length of flowering period, plant height, degree of desirability of plant density, and cleanliness were highly favorable and aesthetically significant based on the results derived from the outcomes of the survey carried out by the specialists. This particular plant possesses the potential to be utilized in the creation of a winter and autumn urban landscape, contribute to green belts and urban forests, and be cultivated in forest parks. Additionally, the research revealed that heat treatment at 70 degrees Celsius for 5 minutes did not positively impact germination traits. Conversely, chemical and physical scarification treatments increased germination rates by 50% compared to the control and other methods. |
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| Keywords: Breeding, Cover plant, Euphorbia, Germination |
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Type of Study: Research |
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Received: 2023/06/14 | Accepted: 2024/06/11 | Published: 2024/06/11
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