Survival of loquat under the subtropical conditions of Punjab

Loquat is an excellent source of carotenoids or vitamin A. The fruit is also a good source of natural antioxidants like polyphenols, vitamin C, cartenoids, flavonoids and also a good source of potassium (about 210mg/100g pulp) (Bons and Bal, 2018). [...]significantly maximum number of leaves was observed in cleft grafting after 80 days, 120 days and 180 days when budding/ grafting was performed on 1st July which may be due to more number of buds available on scion wood used for cleft grafting. [...]as compare for budding/grafting done on July 1, lesser number of days was taken for bud sprouting on July 15. [...]higher survival percent was also achieved with the patch budding technique than cleft grafting and also with 15th July budding/grafting followed by 1st July. The higher success rate of budding/grafting in July months may be attributed to higher relative humidity (76-80%) coupled with minimum fluctuation between the mean maximum (28°C) and minimum temperatures (24°C) congenial to increased cell activity resulting in maximum plant survival. [...]due to proper distribution of rainfall and favorable temperature and bright sunshine, the survival was found more when budded /grafted on 01st July.