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Experiment code
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17.4.3.33 |
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Experiment Title
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Effect of season on stem cutting of dragon fruit (Hylocereus polyrhizus L.) |
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Research Type
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Departmental Research |
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Experiment Background
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Dragon fruit is a member of the family Cactaceae and perennial, climbing cactus with triangular (3- sided), green, fleshy, jointed, many branched stem. It is a long day plant with beautiful night blooming flower that is nicknamed as “Noble Woman” or “Queen of the Night”. Dragon fruit is considered a promising crop to be grown commercially in dry regions (Vaillant et al., 2005). It is one of the newly introduced exotic fruit crop in India and is being cultivated mainly in the states of Maharashtra, Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Aerial roots grow from the base of the stems, providing anchorage for the plants (Zee et al., 2004). Dragon fruit is valuable for treating different types of diseases and has significant economic value (Suryono, 2006). It is usually propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seed propagation method is very simple, but seeds are not true to type due to cross pollination and seeds are stored for about 28 days without losing viability (Andrade et al., 2005). So, it is generally propagated by stem cuttings which may be planted directly in the field or in pots (Zee et al., 2004). Due to heterozygous nature of fruit crops, use of vegetative propagated planting material is the scientific practices (Singh and Singh, 2006; Singh and Singh 2007). Therefore, large number of plantlets with healthy shoot and root system can be produced to meet the demand of increasing commercial cultivation through vegetative propagation methods. The stem section of pitaya forms aerial roots which adhere to the surface upon which they grow or climb. Healthy mature stem segments of 6 - 15 inches are used. A slanted cut is made at the stem base, this is left in a shaded area for about 5-7 days to dry and heal before being planted out directly in the field. Successful cutting propagation has been associated with the ideal collection time of cuttings (Howard 1996; Rosier et al., 2004). A study was conducted mainly to know about which month will give maximum success on rooting of stem cutting.
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Experiment Group
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Horticulture |
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Unit Type
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(02)EDUCATION UNIT |
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Unit
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(13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI) |
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Department
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(211)Fruit Science, ACHF, Navsari |
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BudgetHead
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(329/05014/03)329/12/REG/00695 |
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Objective
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To know effect of different season on growth and survival of stem cutting of dragon fruit
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Season
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Perennial |
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Location Unit Type
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(02)EDUCATION UNIT |
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Location Unit
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(13)ASPEE COLLEGE OF HORTICULTURE (NAVSARI) |
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Location Department
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(211)Fruit Science, ACHF, Navsari |
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Plot No
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E-8 Green House (RHRS) |
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PI Name
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(NAU-EMP-2008-000970)VINAY KARSANBHAI PARMAR |
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PI Email
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vkparmar@nau.in |
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PI Mobile
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9428603900 |
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Year of Approval
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2021 |
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Commencement Year
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2021 |
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Completion Year
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2024 |
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Design of Experiment
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Completely Randomized Design
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Crop Spacing (cm x cm)
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Polybag experiment
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Gross Plot (m x m)
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10X9 |
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Net Plot (m x m)
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10X9 |
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Total Experiment Area (m2)
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90 |
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Plot History Last Three Year
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Experiment will be conducted underthe polyhouse
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Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report
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Result is awaited
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Initial Soil Sample Analysis Report Attachment
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Attachment Not Available!
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Layout Plan
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Layout Plan Attachment
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Attachment Not Available! |
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Treatment
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M1 = January
M2 = February
M3 = March
M4 = April
M5 = May
M6 = June
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M7 = July
M8 = August
M9 = September
M10 = October
M11 = November
M12 = December
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Treatment Attachment
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Attachment Not Available! |