Augmentation of rooting and shooting in stem cuttings of dragon fruit [Hylocereus Costaricensis (Web.) britton and rose]

Introduction of new remunerative crop in horticultural diversity is now required to boost farmers' income. Dragon fruit is one of the new exotic fruits cum ornamental crops which is getting new market dimention in Indian market, however, mostly imported due to less production area. To enhance its production rapid large scale multiplication is needed to establish more orchards. Fewer studies have been done in India to promote successful healthy planting materials of dragon fruit. In this experiment an attempt has been made to study influence of IBAon rooting and shooting of stem cuttings of dragon fruit to produce quality planting materials easily. The application of IBAon stem cutting has a positive role for success and among the various concentrations 3500 ppm IBA is the best for stem cutting of dragon fruit at subtropical climatic condition in respect of more number, length and diameter of roots and newly emerged shoots.