Effect of temperature on graft union formation in mango (Mangifera indica L.)

Authors
Asante, AK Barnett, JR
Citation
Ak. Asante et Jr. Barnett, Effect of temperature on graft union formation in mango (Mangifera indica L.), TROP AGR, 75(3), 1998, pp. 401-404
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Agriculture/Agronomy
Journal title
TROPICAL AGRICULTURE
ISSN journal
00413216 → ACNP
Volume
75
Issue
3
Year of publication
1998
Pages
401 - 404
Database
ISI
SICI code
0041-3216(199807)75:3<401:EOTOGU>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
The effect of temperature on graft union formation in mango (Mangifera indi ca L.) was studied using light microscopy. Graft union was favoured at temp eratures of 24 and 28 degrees C, but grafts failed to develop at 15 and 20 degrees C. At 38 degrees C, unions formed 20 days after grafting, but furth er exposure to this temperature caused tissue injury and death of callus ce lls.