Effect of defoliation period and storage of scion shoots on success of veneer grafting in mango.
Dhakal B. R., Hoda M. N.
Author Affiliation: Bihar Agricultural College, Sabour, India.
Progressive Horticulture 19 : 167-170
Abstract : In one trial, scion shoots of the cv. Langra were taken immediately after defoliation or 5, 7, 10 and 15 days later. In another trial, scion shoots taken 5 days after defoliation were stored for 3, 5, 7 or 10 days. The ages of the rootstocks and scions were 12 and 6 months, respectively, and shoot diameter at the graft union was 1-1.5 cm. In the first trial, grafting 10 days after defoliation gave the best results, viz. 95% initial success and 75% survival after 6 months. In the second trial, storing for 3 days gave the best results viz. 90% initial success and 80% survival after 6 months.