The experimented breeds of Chinese date could take root by cutting, the rooting ratio increased after ABT treatment, that is 33.33% by the cuttings treated with 100ppm ABT.

• 大荔水枣、晋枣、蜂蜜罐嫩枝扦插均可生根，但生根率低； ABT处理可显著提高生根率，尤以100ppm效果最好，可使生根率提高3倍。