Comparative evaluation of grafting time and techniques for Mangifera indica L. under subtropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh

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2026-06-30

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https://doi.org/10.58993/ijh/2026.83.2.6

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Mango, wedge grafting, veneer grafting, propagation, graft success rate, graft survival
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Vol. 83 No. 02 (2026): Indian Journal of Horticulture

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  • Nischala Arya Department of Fruit Science, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Neri, Hamirpur 177001, Himachal Pradesh, India
  • Shiv Kumar Shivandu Division of Fruit and Horticultural Technology ICAR-Indian Agriculture Research Institute, New Delhi 110012, India; Geeta University, Panipat 132145, Haryana, India

Abstract

The success of mango grafting varies with technique and seasonal timing, particularly under the subtropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh. This study evaluated two grafting methods—wedge and veneer—across six different months (July, August, September, October, February, and March). Observations were recorded on graft success, bud break, leaf emergence, sprout length, plant height, number of leaves, leaf area, graft survival, and saleable plants. The results revealed that veneer grafting in August was significantly superior, exhibiting the highest graft success rate (70.00%), earliest bud break (16.33 days), and leaf emergence (17.62 days). Veneer grafting also outperformed wedge grafting in terms of plant growth and survival parameters. Based on these findings, veneer grafting during August is recommended as the most effective method for mango propagation in subtropical regions of Himachal Pradesh, ensuring optimal success and plant quality.

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Arya, N., & Shivandu, S. K. (2026). Comparative evaluation of grafting time and techniques for Mangifera indica L. under subtropical conditions of Himachal Pradesh. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 83(02), 171–177. https://doi.org/10.58993/ijh/2026.83.2.6

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