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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, F. A. Peer ¹, K. R. Dar ¹

Affiliations
1 Regional Research Station, SKUAST, Wadura, Sopore (J & K), IN

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to find out the effect of growing media on seed germination and seedling growth of Physalis peruviana L. Eight growing media were formulated using soil, sand and FYM in different proportion including soil in alone as control. The mixture media had significant effect on seed germination and growth of the seedlings. Maximum germination (86.86 %), seedling length (36.59cm) and dry matter accumulation i.e. total dry weight of seedling (87.82mg) were recorded with soil + sand + FYM (1:1:1) treatment. The leaf area and stem diameter of seedlings were maximum with soil + sand + FYM (2:1:2), but it was statistically at par with soil + sand + FYM (1:1:1) treatment. Treatments having FYM as a component of growing medium showed better growth of the seedlings. Minimum germination, length as well as dry weight ischolar_main and shoot, leaf area and stem diametre were noted in control (soil).

Keywords

Physalis peruviana L., Growing Media, Germination, Seedling Growth.

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