Growth rate and physical properties of Erythrina variegata with regard to dry matter production

Islam, S. and Barnett, J.R. (2004) Growth rate and physical properties of Erythrina variegata with regard to dry matter production. Bangladesh Journal of Botany, 31 (2). pp. 103-106. ISSN 0253-5416

Abstract/Summary

Erythrina variegata grown from seeds showed a great deal of variation with respect to height, diameter, density of wood and dry matter production. Statistical analysis showed that the density of wood produced by any plant was not related to its growth rate, but dry matter production was associated with plant growth rate (height and diameter) that could lead to overall increased dry matter or biomass production.