Vol. 11, Issue 8 (2022)

Author(s):
Shreya Paikra and Annu Verma

Abstract:
To study the compatibility of tomato scions with different solanaceous rootstocks, an experiment was conducted in the field of Centre of Excellence and PCPF, Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Raipur (C.G.) during the year 2020-21 and 2021-2022. Two scions of tomato Yuvraj and Suraj and five rootstocks viz., Pant T3, Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme, Solanum torvum, Solmel Brinjal and Garcia chilli were used. Among the rootstocks Pant T3 took less time to germinate and shows maximum germination percentage after sowing whereas, in between scions Yuvraj took less days to germinate and shows highest germination percentage. Less number of days for graft union as well as for graft hardening was observed in Yuvraj grafted onto Solanum lycopersicum var. cerasiforme. Maximum graft success percentage as well as minimum mortality rate shows in graft combination Yuvraj grafted on Solanum torvum. After transplanting the grafted plants, the maximum survival percentage was shown by Yuvraj grafted on Solanum torvum. Performance of the combination of Yuvraj grafted with Solanum torvum rootstock performed well under field condition after transplanting.