Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

Journal of Multidisciplinary Studies

Vol. 14, Issue No.2, December 2025

Discipline: Multidisciplinary Studies

Publisher: Misamis University

ISSN 2350-7020 (Print)
ISSN 2362-9436 (Online)

ABSTRACT

https://doi.org/10.62249/jmds.2013.2457

Aloe Barbadensis Miller as a Natural Alternative to Synthetic Hormones: Enhancing the Growth and Rooting of Marcotted Calamansi (Citrus Microcarpa)

Ibrahim H. Tuling, Angie B. Antiojo, Gegie D. Gervacio

Palawan State University-Sofronio Española Campus, Philippines
Corresponding Author: Gegie D. Gervacio, email: giegervacio7@gmail.com

Calamansi (Citrus microcarpa) is a key fruit crop in the Philippines, but its propagation often relies on costly and environmentally concerning synthetic rooting hormones. Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis Miller), with its bioactive and growth-promoting compounds, offers a potential natural alternative. This study evaluated the effect of Aloe vera gel on the growth performance and root formation of marcotted calamansi, and determined significant differences among treatments. The experiment followed a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with four treatments: T0 (Control), T1 (3 g loam soil + 2 ml Aloe vera gel), T2 (3 g loam soil + 4 ml Aloe vera gel), and T3 (3 g loam soil + 6 ml Aloe vera gel). Marcotted branches were observed over 30 days for root length, number of roots, and survival rate. Data were analyzed using Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and the Least Significant Difference (LSD) test. Results revealed numerical differences in root length and number of roots, though these were not statistically significant, while survival rate remained at 100% across treatments. Findings suggest that Aloe vera gel at the tested concentrations did not significantly enhance root development in marcotted calamansi. Further studies are recommended using higher and wider concentrations of Aloe vera gel or in combination with other organic rooting agents to improve effectiveness.

Keywords :   Aloe vera, Marcotted Calamansi, Calamansi growth performance, Propagation

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