Impact of Different Potting Media on Growth of Rough Lemon (Citrus Jambhiri Lush)

Abstract

C itrus is an important group of fruits of subtropical and tropical regions. This plant is characterized by its slow growth rate and commercially it is reproduced through grafting or budding on seedling rootstocks. At the national level in Pakistan, 95% of citrus is produced in Punjab and out of which 70% is kinnow (Chaudhry et al., 2004).Growing media are an important component for horticultural crop production. The substrates elevate Abstract | This study aimed to compare the effects of potting media with different compositions on growth of rough lemon (Citrus jambhiri L) rootstock. Potting media has vital role in the production of healthy and vigorous plants in the nursery. The trial was designed with seven treatment combinations of growing substrates that was five times repeated for each treatment in Completely Randomized Design (CRD).