DENDROLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Stone/epicotyl grafting is a simple, cheap and quick method of mango propagation with a success rate of 75-80%. For this purpose, stones should be sown in June-July on raised beds of size 1x3 m. the beds should e prepared by mixing soil and FYM in the proportion of 2:1.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mangoes can be propagated sexually through seeds and asexually (vegetative) through grafting, budding or inarching. Trees planted from seeds are deep-rooted, thus, anchorage and nutrient exploration is enhanced. Long lived. Trees planted from seeds survived over a hundred years and are prolific producers of fruit.