Studies on orgafol: A promising organic growth promoter, on the growth and development of mulberry cuttings

Abstract

Organic Growth Promoter provides all natural fertilizers that provide unique advantages over conventional fertilizers. Studies were conducted to study the effect of organic formulations on the growth and development of mulberry cuttings. Stem cuttings of Morus indica were treated with T1 (IBA), T2 (NAA), T3 (IAA), T4 (Azospirillum) and T5 (Orgafol) at a rate of 2g/l by quick dip method and these cuttings were planted in a nursery bed along with a control plot (T6). Results showed that, among all the treatments, root parameters such as root initiation within a short period (18 days), higher rooting per cent (80%), higher root length (39.85 cm) and shoot parameters such as higher shoot length (47.65 cm), more number of leaves (15.50) and higher leaf area (157.88 cm) and higher survival rate (87.5%) were observed in the cuttings treated with T5 (Orgafol). This organic growth promoter can be recommended for the growth and development of mulberry cuttings as the nursery duration can be considerably reduced.