The objective of this research work was to evaluate West Indian Cherry (Malpighia emarginata D.C.) above-ground and root system development, in plants propagated by seeds and cuttings at different soil density levels ( 1,0; 1,2; 1,4 and 1,6kg dm-3). The experiment was carried out in pots with 200 mm diameter and 285 mm height, divided in three rings with 100, 35 and 150 mm height. The experimental design was totally randomized in a factorial arrangement 2 x 4 (two propagation forms and four soil densities) with five replications. The increase in soil density improved a higher above-ground parts and roots development in plants propagated by cuttings. Independent of the propagation method, the studied soil density levels did not prevent the root penetration.
Malpighia emarginata D.C; pots; root; soil density
