Journal of Applied Horticulture. 1999: 1(2): 128-130

Forecasting model for veneer grafting success in mango

Rajan, S; Sinha, G C; Lal, B

Central Institute for Subtropical Horticulture, Rehmankhera, P.O. Kakori, Lucknow 227107, India.

Various models were developed to account for the effect of weather variables on the success of veneer grafting in mango under Lucknow conditions. The influence of weather parameters was described by the model: GS = 290.946 - 0.239 MAsuperscript 2 - 20.322 MI - 0.305 MIsuperscript 2 - 3.58 RH, where GS = veneer grafting success, MA = maximum temperature, MI = minimum temperature, RH = relative humidity, and RF = rainfall. The use of this model to forecast grafting success based on environmental conditions is discussed.