Vegetable Grafting: A Tool for Improving Quality and Yield of Crop
Khyati Singh
Dept. of Vegetable Science, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar, Haryana (125 004), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Abiotic and biotic stress, Rootstock, Scion, Vegetable grafting
Abstract
Grafting technique has emerged as alternative tool to enhance crop yield by increasing resistance against abiotic and biotic stress in plants. The interaction between rootstock and scion can improve the quantitative and qualitative characteristics of fruits. It is an easy and efficient method of crop production. The various methods can be utilized in several vegetable and other horticultural crops. Vegetable grafting is common in cucurbits, tomato, eggplant, chilli, etc. With reduced application of artificial source of nutrients, it is an eco-friendly technique that supports organic cultivation of vegetables. This article explains the significance and basic requirements of grafting techniques.
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