Vegetative Growth Characters of Different Mango (Mangifera indica L.) Varieties under High Density Planting System
Abstract:
An investigation was carried out to evaluate different mango varieties on the basis of vegetative and reproductive characteristics under high density planting system. Out of five varieties viz., Alphonso, Amrapali, Kesar, Mallika and Totapuri studied, Alphonso recorded maximum plant height (2.32 m), stem girth (6.86 cm) and number of tertiary branches (24.99) and maximum plant spread (NS-219.80 cm and EW-210.12 cm). The canopy volume (3.78m3) was maximum in Kesar whereas, minimum plant height (1.71 m), stem girth (4.86 cm), plant spread (NS-175.36 cm and EW-147.89 cm), canopy volume (1.72 m3) and number of tertiary branches (11.33) were recorded in Amrapali.