Standardization of grafting time in different red pulp guava (Psidium guajava L.) by softwood grafting

Abstract

The investigation was conducted in the Main Horticulture Research and Extension Center, University of Horticultural Sciences, Bagalkot during the year 2020 to 2021 with an objective to study the best grafting month in different red pulp guava (Psidium guajava L.) by softwood grafting which showed minimum number of days taken for graft take (4.58 days), maximum sprouting percentage (91.67%), highest graft success (85.83%) and survivability (96.89%) in February month. Among the varieties Arka Kiran took less number of days for graft take (7.04 days), more sprouting percentage (85.00%), highest graft success (67.50%) and survivability (90.13%). However, Interaction effect showed least number of days taken for graft take (4.24 days), highest graft survivability (99.50%) in Arka Kiran grafted on February month followed by March grafted plants.