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Effect of Shade Levels on Growth, and Biomass Production of Cactus (Opuntiaficus-india (L.) Mill.)

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Title Effect of Shade Levels on Growth, and Biomass Production of Cactus (Opuntiaficus-india (L.) Mill.)
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Creator Rahul Dev
J. P. Singh
Traloki Singh
Devi Dayal
 
Subject Opuntia ficusindica, Shade level, Biomass, Cladode
 
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An experiment was conducted during 2016-17 in the shade house to study the effect of
different shade levels on the growth and biomass production potential of Cactus
(Opuntiaficus-india (L.) Mill.) under the arid Kachchh, Gujarat. Cactus in pots were grown
for twelve months under 25, 50 and 75% shade; along with under full sun control. Shade
level significantly affected plant response; the shading improved plant characters like
height, number of leaves, leaf area, and overall plant weight. However, plant survival
decreases at under high shade level (75%), mainly due to rotting. The plants grown in 25%
and 50% shade levels produced the highest leaf area, no. of leaves and biomass than plants
subjected to 75% shade and control. Plants grown under 75% shade level were taller, due to
more longitudinal and less wide leaves (cladodes) along with more root length. Overall, up
to 50% shading was found best for horti-based or agroforestry based cactus pear cultivation
or intercropping.
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Date 2019-07-03T09:39:54Z
2019-07-03T09:39:54Z
2018-01-01
 
Type Research Paper
 
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http://krishi.icar.gov.in/jspui/handle/123456789/21119
 
Language English
 
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