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High-Throughput Clonal Rootstock Multiplication Technology for Apple

Apple
Clonal rootstock
Air layering
Propagation
Multiplication
IMG

overview

This technology enables rapid vertical expansion of commercially important clonal apple rootstocks through air layering. By applying wound induction, media supplementation, and phytohormones at precise stages, it yields four additional high-quality rootstocks annually, reducing propagation time and enhancing commercial returns.

  • 8

    TRL

  • 13

    Number of units currently deployed

  • 15

    No. of days or hours of training required

Key Features

  • Propagation Method –Air layering with wound induction and phytohormones.
  • Rootstock Selection –Plants ≥5 mm diameter at 30 cm height are used.
  • Output –Four additional quality rootstocks produced per year.

Functionality

Contact Us

Dr. 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

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