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Horticulture :: Propagation :: Introduction
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| Papaya |
Propagation
- Propagation of papaya is mostly through seeds.
- However freshly extracted seeds show low germination due to presence of sarco testa.
- Storage of seeds at 100C was found to be the best for retention of seed viability.
- Viability of papaya seed can be maintained for 9 months at room temperature when stored in air-tight containers
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| Raising Seedlings in Nursery |
- Seedlings are grown in nursery on raised beds of size 1 x 2 m.
- Seeds are sown at a depth of 1 cm in rows spaced at 15 cm with 2.5 cm spacing within the row.
- Seedlings can also be raised in polythene bags of size 5x7cm.
- Before sowing seeds are treated with Thiourea (100-200 ppm) and Gibberellic acid (GA at 200 ppm) for better germination.
- The beds/bags are immediately watered after sowing. 3 Seeds germinate in 2-3 weeks after sowing.
- Seedlings are ready for transplanting within 45-60 days when they reach a height of 20-25cm
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