Softwood grafting in Mango

Mango is an important tropical fruit, which is being grown in more than 100 countries of the world. Its delicious taste, unique flavor with high nutritive value has made it equally popular across the globe. An inadequate supply of genuine propagating materials is a major constraint in mango production. Mango can be propagated by both sexual and asexual methods but the vegetative method is desirable because it produce true to type plant. Mango stone lose their viability very soon. However, it depends on the storage conditions. Successful germination and production of plants is largely dependent on growing media Raising mango seedling is very difficult task, as there are more chances of mortality at seedling stage. Softwood grafting has been successfully using as an efficient, economic and rapid method for the propagation of mango. This publication indicates the best alternatives to and scientific basis to traditional methods for growing of mango rootstock and success of softwood grafting. It is hoped that the publication will benefit the students, nursery growers and professionals.