The Asian Journal of Horticulture

K. R. Dar ¹, M. S. Wani ², G. R. Najar ², F. A. Peer ², M. A. Chattoo ², S. A. Simnani ², Angrej Ali ²

Affiliations
1 S.K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (K), Shalimar, Srinagar J&K, IN
2 S.K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (K), Shalimar,Srinagar J&K, IN

Abstract

Root distribution pattern of walnut trees grafted on seedling ischolar_mainstock was studied on at three radial distances from tree trunk and soil depth. The length and mass of fine ischolar_mains (diameter less than 1mm) was maximum (2633.52 cm and 19.43 g, respectively) within the tree canopy i.e. at a distance 2/3rd from tree trunk to drip line. It was significantly low near the tree trunk and towards the drip line. The length and mass of the fine ischolar_mains was more in the surface layer (2498.65 cm and 14.22 g, respectively). As the soil depth increased the RLD and RMD of the fine ischolar_mains decreased significantly. RLD of thicker ischolar_mains was not significantly influenced by the radial distance from the tree trunk but the RMD decreased significantly from the tree trunk to the drip line. Thicker ischolar_mains were significantly more in the surface layer of the soil.

Keywords

Walnut, Root Distribution, Soil Depth, Radial Distance

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Angrej Ali ¹, B. P. Singh ²

Affiliations
1 Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Sher-e- Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology (K), Wadura Campus, Sapore J &K, IN
2 Department of Horticulture, Narendra Deva University of Agricultue and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad U.P., IN

Abstract

The genus Physalis, of the family Solanaceae bearing globular fruits, each enclosed in inflated calyx. A species, which bears superior fruit and has become widely known is cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) native to Peru and Chile and has been widely introduced into cultivation of other tropical, sub-tropical and even in temperate areas. It is a nutritive and high value small fruit; the food value is almost at par with other major fruit crops of India. In India, cape gooseberry has been in cultivation on very limited scale and considered as minor crop, mostly as annual crop in plains of north India. It is commonly cultivated as backyard crop and in peri-urban areas and sold in cities at very high prices. Cape gooseberry is a warm season crop and requires a relatively long season to produce profitable yields. Being a minor crop in India, scientific information on improved production technology like varieties, nutrition, water management etc. of this crop for different agro-climatic conditions are lacking. Although, crop has potential production of 10 tonnes ha-1. This noble crop deserves special attention particularly due to its availability in lean period, wide adoptability, quick growing in nature, high productivity, non-perennial occupation of land and delicious fruit.

Keywords

Cape Gooseberry, physalis Peruviana, Production, Small Fruit

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