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Agriculture · Q833

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Graduate and Post Graduate · Agriculture · question 833

Q833

Best time for the propagation of apple is

A.
December - January
Answer
B.
May - June
C.
October - November
D.
March - April

Answer: Option A

Solution

Answer: Option A
Solution:
The best time for the propagation of apples is December - January.
The apple is a temperate fruit crop. However, in India, the apple-growing areas do not fall in the temperate zone but the prevailing temperate climate of the region is due to the Himalayan ranges and high altitudes. The average summer temperature should be around 21 - 24°C during the active growth period.
The main methods of propagation of apples in our country are grafting, Budding and Rootstocks.
Planting is usually done in December and January.