Commercial Propagation Method of Layering Fruit Crops
One popular and useful technique for multiplying fruit crops is layering. It is a simple and relatively inexpensive technique that can be used to produce new plants from existing ones. Layering can be divided into two categories: air layering and ground layering.
Air layering
Plants can be multiplied through air layering, which involves rooting a stem that is still connected to the parent plant. The stem is wounded and then wrapped in moist rooting medium. Over time, roots will develop from the wound, and the stem can then be severed from the parent plant and transplanted.
Ground layering
Ground layering is a method of propagating plants by bending a stem down to the ground and rooting it in place. The stem is wounded and then covered with soil. Over time, roots will develop from the wound, and the stem can then be severed from the parent plant and transplanted.
Commercial propagation of fruit crops by layering
Layering is a popular method of propagating fruit crops commercially. This is because it is a relatively inexpensive and easy technique that can be used to produce large numbers of new plants.
Benefits of layering
There are several benefits to layering fruit crops. These include:
- Produces new plants that are true to type.
- Reasonably priced and simple to complete.
- Can be used to produce a large number of new plants.
- Does not need specialized tools.
PGI Pithoragarh BSc agriculture 1st semester student performs commercial propagation method of layering fruit crops
In a recent project, first-semester BSc agriculture students at PGI Pithoragarh College successfully propagated fruit crops using the commercial propagation method of layering. The students were able to produce healthy, vigorous plants that were true to type. This project demonstrates the potential of layering as a valuable technique for propagating fruit crops.
Conclusion
Layering is a valuable technique for propagating fruit crops. It is a relatively inexpensive and easy method that can be used to produce large numbers of new plants. As a student getting into the field of agriculture at PGI Pithoragarh, the learning of skills in commercial propagation methods like layering lays the foundation for a successful career. Embracing these techniques not only increases knowledge but also cultivates a deep appreciation for the complex but essential practices in agriculture.
