Study the cinnamon (<em>Cinnamomum verum</em> J. Presl) yield indices under modified planting systems

Abstract

INTRODUCTIONCinnamomum verum J. Presl, commonly known as Ceylon cinnamon is a multifaceted evergreen tree mostly well known for the usage of its bark as a spice. The plant belongs to the family Lauraceae and synonym as Cinnamomum zeylanicum as it has been originated in the up-country area of Sri Lanka. The down south area of the country owns most of the Country's cinnamon lands which approximately covering 11,159 ha in Galle district, 8,453 ha in Matara district and 3,158 ha in Hambantota district (Fonseka et al. 2018). The land area under cinnamon cultivation has been increased by 12.8% during

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“…Therefore, the type of planting material act as a major factor in determining the harvestable length of a cinnamon stem. According to Aluthgamage et al [21], interaction effect between planting material and spatial pattern, and the interaction effect between planting material and harvesting interval were significant for the harvestable length of a cinnamon stem (Figure 1). Based on the literature, bark thickness can be considered a major measurement for studies related to bark properties.…”

“…The findings of a recent study revealed that the type of planting material, the interaction effect between planting material, and spatial pattern also have an impact on the number of harvestable stems of cinnamon plants [21]. The maximum number of cinnamon stems can be harvested from a single plant through a better understanding and clever usage of the above-mentioned factors.…”

“…The harvesting interval itself does not have a considerable influence over unit bark weight as long as cinnamon plants are maintained under the vegetative stage. But the spatial pattern and planting material may have a significant influence on the unit bark weight [21].…”