Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
Arjoo, Sushil Sharma, Rajat, Vikalp and Aayush

Abstract:
The experiment was undertaken to evaluate the efficacy of different propagation techniques in open field conditions during various time periods. The experimental materials included scion cultivar Hisar Safeda and L-49. Four propagation methods, namely shield budding, patch budding, inarching, and wedge grafting with polycap, were performed on the rootstocks L-49. The results demonstrated significant variations in terms of plant spread (cm), Scion: Stock ratio and Sturdiness Quotient, influenced by the different methods, varieties, times of propagation, and their interaction. The sturdiest plants were obtained by wedge grafting performed during the second fortnight of June.