Studies to identify suitable vegetative propagation technique in Guava (Psidiun guajava L.) cv. Dhawal, under western U. P. conditions

Abstract

An Investigation entitled “Studies to identify suitable vegetative propagation technique in Guava (Psidium guajava L.) cv. Dhawal, under western U. P. conditions” was conducted at the Horticultural Research centre of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Meerut (U.P.) during the year 2021-2022 in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replication to assess the effect of different modes of propagation in Guava. Total three treatments viz., T1 - Inarching, T2 - Air Layering and T3 - Stooling, were examined during the investigation. Different parameters i.e., number of branches, number of leaves, Shoot length (cm), Shoot diameter (mm), leaf area (cm2), Plant spread (cm), canopy height (cm) and survival (%) were observed during the proceeding of cropping period. On the basis of a comprehensive study of present investigation, it was concluded that the inarching is significantly influenced the survival percent and growth parameter of guava among layering and stooling. Thus inarching is recommended as successful commercial propagation of guava especially under Western conditions of Uttar Pradesh.