Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi-221 005.
Budding studies in papaya were conducted at the Fruit Research Farm, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, B. H. U., Varanasi during 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985 to study the relative efficacy of two methods of budding viz shield and patch budding and the best time of budding. It was observed that patch method of budding gave higher success. The best timing for this operation was found to be mid-September followed by mid-August, whereas mid-July and October resulted in poor success. Budding performed in mid—September significantly reduced the time taken for sprouting and attaining growth suitable for transplanting. There was earliness of flowering and increased yield in the budded plants as compared to control.
