Influence of Wild Solanum Rootstocks on Growth Performance, Yield Attributes and Nutrient Efficiency in Grafted Brinjal| Chapter 8 | Food Science and Agriculture: Research Highlights Vol. 5

 

Grafting serves as a powerful tool to improve productivity, resilience, and quality in vegetable crops, making it an important practice for sustainable horticulture. The main aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of wild rootstocks on growth, yield, quality and nutrient uptake in grafted brinjal. The present investigation was conducted at Dr YSRHU-College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Andhra Pradesh, during the year 2022-24. Data was recorded on various parameters and statistically analysed. The experimental design followed was a randomised block design with four treatments, which were replicated five times. Grafted plants of brinjal exhibited superior plant height, number of branches, leaves and leaf chlorophyll content at various stages (30, 60, 90, and 120 DAT). Brinjal on S. torvum (T1) showed the best performance, followed by S. gilo (T2) and S. indicum (T3). Grafted plants also flowered earlier with more flowers per plant. Grafted brinjal on S. torvum (T1) recorded the highest fruit length, diameter, girth, and average fruit weight, resulting in the maximum number of fruits per plant and the highest overall yield. S. gilo (T2) and S. indicum (T3). Also performed well, closely following S. torvum. While total soluble solids (TSS) showed no significant difference, brinjal grafted on S. gilo had the highest ascorbic acid and total sugar content. Fruit firmness was also highest in S. gilo, with S. indicum showing the highest titrable acidity. Grafting brinjal onto S. torvum, S. gilo, and S. indicum significantly enhanced nutrient uptake efficiency, with S. torvum being the most effective rootstock for improving nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium absorption. Grafting significantly improved nutrient efficiency and productivity, highlighting its potential for sustainable vegetable cultivation.

 

 

Author(s) Details

Reshma A
Dr.YSRHU-College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Annamayya Dist, AP, India.

 

Sadarunnisa Syed
Dr.YSRHU-College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Annamayya Dist, AP, India.

 

Syamsundar Reddy P
Dr.YSRHU-College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Annamayya Dist, AP, India.

 

Tanuja Priya B
Dr. YSRHU- Horticultural Research Station, Lam, Guntur, AP, India.

 

Naga Madhuri K.V
ANGRAU-Regional Agricultural Research Station, Tirupati, AP, India.

 

Padmaja V.V
Dr.YSRHU-College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Annamayya Dist, AP, India.

 

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