Journal of Environmental Biology

Optimization of wedge grafting technique in mango under North-western Sub-Himalayan region

S.K. Banyal¹*, N. Arya¹, A.K. Banyal¹, U. Kumar¹ and S.K. Shivandu²     

¹Department of Fruit Science, Dr. YSP UHF, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri-177 001, India 

²School of  Agricultural studies, Geeta University, Panipat-132 145, India

Received: 11 February 2025                   Revised: 07 May 2025                   Accepted: 05 July 2025

*Corresponding Author Email : skbanyal@gmail.com                     *ORCiD: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2735-9502

Abstract

Aim: This study was aimed to evaluate the effect of pre-grafting scion wood defoliation and time of grafting on the performance of wedge grafted plants of mango (Mangifera indica L.) under subtropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh.

Methodology: The experiment was conducted using one-year-old seedling rootstocks of mango, which were wedge grafted with scion wood matured by defoliating 7 or 14 days before grafting. The wedge grafting was performed in July, August, September, October, February and March in a Complete Randomized Design at the experimental farm of the Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, during the year 2021-2022.Observations were recorded on grafting success (%), total saleable plants (%) and vegetative growth parameters.

Results: Grafting performed during the first fortnight of August with scion wood defoliated 7 days before grafting yielded the highest graft success, total number of saleable plants and superior vegetative growth parameters, including sprout length and plant height.

Interpretation: First fortnight of August was the most favorable month for wedge grafting in mango, particularly with scion wood defoliated 7 days prior, ensuring higher graft success.

Key words: Defoliation, Mangifera indica, Saleable plants, Wedge grafting

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