In order to evaluate the effect of root pruning for transplanting Jabuticabeira, Wood cherry and Uvaia seedlings, it was realized the present study. The experiment was carried out at the Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná - Câmpus Dois Vizinhos, State of Paraná, Brazil. The experimental design was completely randomized, in the factorial 3 x 4 (native fruit specie x root pruning percentage), with four replicates, using 10 plants by plot. The survival percentage, plant height (cm) and number of leaves were evaluated after 180 days, being for the last two characteristics considered only the difference of data between the transplanted day and the evaluation day. The root pruning in Jabuticabeira, Wood cherry and Uvaia tree influenced negatively the plant survival and growth, not being recommended its application.
Eugenia involucrata; Eugenia pyriformis; Plinia sp.; propagation
