1Division of Fruits and Horticultural Technology, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
2Division of Agricultural Chemicals, Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi 110 012
*Corresponding author's presenal address: ICAR Complex for NE Region, Tripura Centre, Lembucherra, West Tripura 799 210; E-mail: singhjai2001@rediffmail.com
The pomegranate plants, growing under sub-tropical conditions undergo bud dormancy during winter. There are fluctuations (in vivo) in the growth promoters (IAA ad GA) and inhibitor (ABA) levels, which are associated with control of bud break. Studies conducted on five pomegranate genotypes suggested that higher ABA levels existed in the dormant bud in the completely deciduous genotypes. The levels of IAA and GA were found to be low during dormancy.
Endogenous phytohormones, dormancy, pomegranate buds
