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Pandey, A. K.
- Low Cost Hydroponic Seed Germination Technique for Rangpur lime (Citrus limonia)
Authors
1 Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat (A.P.), IN
2 College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat (A.P.), IN
Source
The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 11, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 319-322Abstract
Citrus seed being recalcitrant seed, 100 per cent germination is difficult under the field condition. In the hydroponic technique of seed germination, Rangpur Lime germination started after 13 days with the germination percentage of 98.9 per cent as compared to 21.4 per cent in the field condition which germinated after 30-35 days after sowing. This experiment proved to be cheap and better seed germination for the citrus seed, which could be used for the seed propagation for raising ischolar_mainstock.
Keywords
Rangpur Lime, Hydroponics, Field Condition, Germination.
- Loranthus Ligustrinus - a Causal Factor for Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Balnco.) Decline in Arunachal Pradesh
Authors
1 Department of Fruit Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh), IN
2 Department of Floriculture, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh), IN
3 Department of Tree Improvements, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh), IN
4 College of Horticulture and Forestry, Central Agricultural University, Pasighat (Arunachal Pradesh), IN
Source
The Asian Journal of Horticulture, Vol 11, No 2 (2016), Pagination: 368-372Abstract
A survey was conducted in the East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India during the period 2013-2014 for the identification of Loranthus species infesting the Khasi mandarin orchards in this region. Study on its habit, mode of seed dispersion, host plants, its life cycle and its management in different sites of East Siang district was conducted. It is identified that the Loranthus species as Helixanthera ligustrina (Loranthus ligustrinus) which flowers during the month of April - May and the seed dispersal is mainly done by two birds viz., Plain flowerpecker and Fire breasted flowerpecker in June-July period. The study also revealed that it is one of the main problems causing Khasi mandarin decline by lowering down its yield and productivity and finally killed the plant after 4-5 years of infestation. This parasitic weed is slowly spreading to other nearby orchards and needs emergency attention for the citrus grower.