To evaluate the performance of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes raised on different rootstocks under various salinity levels
Name of PI with associates
Dr. A.K. Upadhyay, Sr. Scientist (Soil Science)
Dr. J. Sharma, Sr. Scientist (Soil Science)
Dr. S.D. Ramteke, Sr. Scientist (Plant Physiology)
Dr. R.G. Somkuwar, Principal Scientist (Horticulture)
Objectives:
To evaluate the scion-stock combination for their salinity tolerance under pot conditions.
To study the nutrient distribution in plants under varying salinity levels and scion-stock combination.
To monitor the physiological changes in the grapevine at various growth stage
Duration:
1 April 2009 to 30 June 2012
Highlights:
Salinity has become a key production related constraint in worldwide agriculture. Managing salinity scientifically and effectively is the challenge before the Agricultural Scientists in the world. The problem of salinity is quite common in existing and new areas for grape cultivation in the state of Maharashtra and therefore, this problem has to be taken up seriously in view of economic production with quality fruits in grape growing areas in time to come in the future.
Total outlay: Rs. 89.69 lakhs