Evaluation of Phenotypic and Genetic Characteristics of Dryobalanops aromatica (Dipterocarpaceae) Seedlings Growing in Peat and Mineral Media

Fifi Gus Dwiyanti; Nur Fadila  Kustiyarini; Koichi  Kamiya; Henti Hendalastuti  Rachmat; Muhammad  Majiidu; Ridha  Wati; Iskandar Zulkarnaen Siregar

doi:10.4308/hjb.32.1.27-40

Evaluation of Phenotypic and Genetic Characteristics of Dryobalanops aromatica (Dipterocarpaceae) Seedlings Growing in Peat and Mineral Media

Fifi Gus Dwiyanti Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia. Molecular Science Research Group, Advanced Research Laboratory, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
Nur Fadila Kustiyarini Alumni of Department Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
Koichi Kamiya Graduate School of Agriculture, Ehime University, Matsuyama 790-8566, Japan
Henti Hendalastuti Rachmat Research Centre for Ecology and Ethnobiology, National Research and Innovation Agency, Cibinong, Bogor 16911, Indonesia
Muhammad Majiidu Molecular Science Research Group, Advanced Research Laboratory, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
Ridha Wati Alumni of Department Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia
Iskandar Zulkarnaen Siregar Department of Silviculture, Faculty of Forestry and Environment, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia. Molecular Science Research Group, Advanced Research Laboratory, IPB University, Bogor 16680, Indonesia

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4308/hjb.32.1.27-40

Abstract

The selection of tree species suitable for restoration in diverse site conditions is still a challenge. Therefore, this study aimed to analyze the phenotypic and genetic characteristics of Dryobalanops aromatica seedlings growing in mineral soil media and peat media. Phenotypic characteristics were evaluated by analyzing the growth performance, leaf morphological characteristics, leaf color, and chlorophyll content, while genetic characteristics were evaluated by using microsatellite markers. The study revealed that seedlings planted in peat media exhibited greater height and shoot length growth, although the difference was not statistically significant compared to those in mineral soil media. However, seedlings in mineral soil media displayed a significantly higher survival rate than those in peat media. Peat-grown seedlings had higher chlorophyll content in their leaves, while mineral soil-grown seedlings displayed a lighter green leaf color based on digital analysis. Genetic analysis indicated a high genetic diversity of overall D. aromatica seedlings (He = 0.635) and unclear genetic structure between the two media. Overall, these findings demonstrate the successful adaptation of D. aromatica seedlings to peat media, positioning them as a promising choice for peatland restoration.

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2024-10-08

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DwiyantiF. G., KustiyariniN. F., KamiyaK., RachmatH. H., MajiiduM., WatiR., & SiregarI. Z. (2024). Evaluation of Phenotypic and Genetic Characteristics of Dryobalanops aromatica (Dipterocarpaceae) Seedlings Growing in Peat and Mineral Media. HAYATI Journal of Biosciences, 32(1), 27-40. https://doi.org/10.4308/hjb.32.1.27-40

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Vol. 32 No. 1 (2025): January 2025

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