Vol. 10, Issue 11 (2021)

Author(s):
Santhosha HM, Roopa Patil and Manju MJ

Abstract:
In the present investigation, morphological differences among the two jasmine ecotypes viz., Bhatkal Jasmine and Udupi Jasmine cultivated commercially in coastal districts of Karnataka viz., Uttara Kannada and Udupi were recorded. The phenotypic studies of the two ecotypes clearly show that there are less morphological and genetic variations between Bhatkal jasmine and Udupi jasmine. In propagation studies among the treatment combinations the three node semi hardwood stem cutting showed increased percentage of survival by showing good root and leaf growth compared to that of single, two and four node cuttings. Among different concentration of IBA at 2000 ppm was found to be most effective for improving rooting of Bhatkal jasmine cuttings.