Effect of Different Growing Media on Seedling Growth Parameters and Economics of Papaya (Carica papaya L) cv. Pusa Delicious

Meena, A. K.; Garhwal, OP; Mahawar, Arun Kumar; Singh, Simarjeet

doi:10.20546/ijcmas.2017.606.353

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“…Cocopeat has sufficient physical properties similar to peat. It provides plant roots high water content, high total pore space; it has low bulk density, low shrinkage and slow biodegradation (Meena et al 2017). In contrast to peat, cocopeat is characterized by high re-wetting capacity (Blok and Wever 2008).…”

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The challenge of using date branch waste as a peat substitute in container nursery production of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

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Int J Recycl Org Waste Agricult

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Purpose Peat-based substrates constitute the preferred media in conventional and organic nursery production. Nevertheless, in recent years, there has been a growing interest in environmental impacts associated with peat extraction that has increased with the demand of these non-renewable substrates. The re-use of organic wastes as substrate seems to be good solution to substitute commercial peat. This study evaluates date-palm peat (wastes of date-palm branches base locally known as "Kornef") as an alternative nursery substrate. Methods The research was conducted in a completely block randomized design with a linear substitution (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%) of peat with date-palm waste peat for transplant production of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). Different physicochemical parameters (porosity, bulk density, pH, and CEC) of cultivation substrates were measured. The growth parameters (leaves number, leaves area, length, chlorophyll values, fresh and dry weight of seedlings) were evaluated at the end of growth period (when the seedling reached the commercial transplanting size). ResultsThe results showed that date-palm waste peat is an appropriate media for nursery production, showing similar properties with commercial peat and best plant response with 25 and 50% substitution. Conclusions In view of low cost, availability and large area of date-palm cultivation in Tunisia and over the world, it seems that peat can be replaced with substrate of date-palm wastes in the horticulture sector.Publisher's Note Springer Nature remains neutral with regard to jurisdictional claims in published maps and institutional affiliations.

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The challenge of using date branch waste as a peat substitute in container nursery production of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

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“…Recording seedling development parameters is always important, regardless of whether grafting is intended, because seedlings should always be of the highest quality. The use of quality growth media during sowing had a positive effect on germination, development, and rooting (Meena et al, 2017). There was a report that the addition of gibberellic acid, cow urine, and coconut fiber substrate affected these parameters positively (Desaid et al, 2017).…”

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Adaptation of a Grafting Method for Carica papaya Based on Seedling Behavior

Álvarez-Hernández¹,

Castellanos-Ramos²,

Aguirre-Mancilla³

2019

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Grafting Carica papaya plants can have several benefits for productive, phytosanitary, and sexing purposes. However, the literature on the subject of papaya grafting is limited. The tongue approach and cleft grafting techniques seem to be the most adequate for C. papaya, but the quality of grafts depends on several factors. With the objective of developing and adapting a grafting method for papaya, experimental assays were carried out in the Valley of Apatzingan, Michoacan, Mexico. The physical condition of the seedlings was assessed, and the most advantageous time for grafting was determined based on the size and thickness of the stems. Three assays were then carried out. The first assay was a test of the tongue approach and cleft grafting techniques using two clamping devices. The second assay involved the same techniques with modifications and the addition of another treatment. In the third assay, the modified tongue approach grafting method was tested on three containers with papaya plants. Seedling vigor, graft survival, and graft quality were the recorded variables. The results indicated that unwanted tissue should be cut 6 days after grafting. The tongue approach grafting method using tape as the fastening device (T-T) yielded a graft survival of 80%. The modified tongue approach grafting method, in which the tongues were formed just below the stem-site cut and tape was used as the fastening device (M-T-Bc-T), yielded a graft survival of 90%. In the third assay, the previously described modified method, but with seedlings grown in plastic bags (M-T-Bc-T-B), yielded a graft survival of 92.5%. It can be concluded that the modified tongue approach grafting method with seedlings grown in plastic bags (M-T-Bc-T-B), is a reliable grafting method for papaya that does not require special handling conditions.

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“…As plant height was increases automatically the stem thickness was also increased. According to Meena et al (2017) found that papaya stem girth was recorded higher in vermiculite with 2cm cocopeat media because these media supply sufficient nutrients and improves physiological properties and water holding capacity than soil. Stem diameter was significantly showed superior results among different combination of medium used (cocopeat+soil+sand + vermicompost +vermiculite) (1:1:1:1:1) with Azotobacter in acid lime seedling (Yadav et al, 2012).…”

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Evaluation of Growth Parameters and Germination Behaviour of Different Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Cultivars under Hydroponic Condition

Liaquat¹,

Malik²,

Ishaq³

et al. 2020

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Effect of Different Growing Media on Seedling Growth Parameters and Economics of Papaya (Carica papaya L) cv. Pusa Delicious

Cited by 17 publications

References 14 publications

The challenge of using date branch waste as a peat substitute in container nursery production of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

The challenge of using date branch waste as a peat substitute in container nursery production of lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.)

Adaptation of a Grafting Method for Carica papaya Based on Seedling Behavior

Evaluation of Growth Parameters and Germination Behaviour of Different Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) Cultivars under Hydroponic Condition

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