-2 
time. 
The first notieable effect was that the leaves died 
within 24 hours with the exception of Petra ©a rugosa which 
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remained green for about ten days but the cuttings finally 
died. The only plant which gave positive, results was 
Chonemorpha penangensis, which had been in the solution for 
18 and 24 hours. The leaves died within 24 hours, growth 
how r ever started above soil level within S days. The 
cuttings were well rooted within three weeks* The controls 
of the latter took longer to show top growth but were 
nearly as well rooted. This was the only control that 
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rooted. 
Conclusion 
Little is to be gained by the use of Belvitan solution 
or paste when used as above. 
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