Influence of Different Planting Dates on the Survival and Growth Parameters of Different Cultivar of Ber (Zizyphus mauritiana)

Abstract

The present investigation was conducted in Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences Prayagraj during February 2023 to August 2023. A field experiment was conduct with 3 varieties viz. V1 (Apple ber), V2 (Kashmiri ber), V3 (Miss India) planted at different dates viz. 15th February, 1st March, 15th March. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with 3 replications and 9 treatments. The result indicated that maximum plant height was recorded in (V2) kashmiri (65.73cm) planted on 1st march. The miss india variety (V3) has be planted on 15 february have highest no. of leaves (124.50), highest no. of bud break (27.67), maximum no. of branches (12.83) maximum plant spread East-West (30.08 cm) North-South (32.20cm) and highest survival percentage (88.89%). Apple ber (V1) planted on 1st march having highest leaf area (18.50cm), highest leaf area index (0.037) and highest chlorophyll content (35.67). From the present study it can be concluded that 15th february are most suitable date for transplanting and miss india (V3) variety is shown significantly superior performance in relation to growth and survival in prayagraj agro-climatic condition.