Different IBA concentrations in the production and quality of Buxus sempervirens seedlings

The Boxwood plant (Buxus sempervirens), a member of the Buxaceae family, is widely valued for its use in landscaping and topiary. This study investigates the effect of different concentrations of indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) on Buxus sempervirens cuttings, propagated vegetatively. Conducted at the Viveiro Florestal of the State University of Ponta Grossa, the experiment tested survival rates, rooting, new shoot production, and biomass characteristics. No significant differences were found for most parameters, except for the dry mass of aerial and total parts, where 2 g/L of IBA yielded the highest averages.