Compatibility of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) varieties grafted on Solanum torvum Sw. at different dates

The present investigation conducted on grafting in brinjal during monsoon season of 2018 with the major objectives of this investigation to study the compatibility of brinjal varieties and suitable time for grafting when grafted on Solanum torvum at four different dates. The observation of scion rootstock was recorded before and after grafting. The variety Phule Arjun were reported minimum days to germination, days taken to reach grafting stage and highest germination percentage when sowed for 1st September grafting dates. It also reported the minimum days taken to graft healing, days to sprouting and transplanting when grafted at 1st August. Significantly highest grafting success was noted in Phule Arjun and Krishna grafted at 1st August and 1st September. Whereas, it was lowest recorded in Phule Harit grafted at 15th July. From the results obtained can be concluded that Phule Arjun and Krishna more compatible with Solanum torvum when grafted at 1st August and 1st September took minimum days for graft healing, sprouting, transplanting and highest grafting success.