Differential Responses of Planting Time and Auxin on Rooting and Growth Behaviour of Hardwood Cuttings of Wild Pomegranate (Punica Granatum L.)

An investigation was carried out to elucidate the influence of planting time and auxin treatments on the rooting and growth of hardwood cuttings of wild pomegranate. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (Factorial) with 28 treatment combinations comprising 7 auxin levels (IBA2000, 2500 & 3000 ppm, NAA2000, 2500 & 3000 ppm and control without IBA/NAA) and 4 planting times (15^th & 30^th December and 15^th & 30^th January). 2500 ppm of IBA (auxin) was found to be the optimum concentration used and 30^th January was the most suitable time for planting hardwood cuttings of wild pomegranate under subtropical conditions to produce quality plants with a good root and shoot system.