Stionic Effects in Grapevines (Vitis Vinifera L)

The need for conducting a rootstock evaluation in grape was felt in view of the problems encountered by grape growers. Besides, it was also felt to standardize grafting in grape cultivars on suitable rootstocks under north Indian conditions for possible commercialization in future. The choice of rootstock is governed by the fact that it should be compatible, imparts pest and disease resistance and should not affect adversely the productivity and fruit quality of the scion variety. Hence, present investigation was undertaken on Pusa Urvashi grape, employing different rootstocks.

Dr Santosh Kumar Verma completed his Ph. D. from Indian Agricultural Research Institute, New Delhi. He has got an outstanding academic career. With his experience and vision, he tried to address the major obstacles of grape cultivation i.e. identification of suitable grape rootstock for commercial production of early maturing cv. Pusa Urvashi.