This technology enables the production of high-quality feathered apple nursery trees by optimising factors influencing feather formation such as plant growth regulators, spray schedules, genotype behaviour, and cultural practices. The process results in two-year-old, well-feathered trees with desirable height, caliper, and branching structure, supporting the establishment of productive orchards. Pure planting material, technical guidance, and one-week training are provided.
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Contact UsDr. Mahendra Kumar Verma,Director ICAR-CITH ICAR-Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, K.D.Farm,Old Air Field,Srinagar director[dot]cith[at]icar[dot]gov[dot]in |