Research Article | Published: 01 September 2009

Standardization of leaf sampling in Mulberry (Morus spp.) as index tissue for physiological and biochemical studies

S. Chakrabarti, S. S. Chauhan, B. K. Singhal, M. Rekha and Rajat Mohan

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 32 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 407-414 | 2009
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-99LM8Y | Cite this article

Abstract

In the present study standardization of methods are described to ascertain nutritional status of existing mulberry varieties and to develop criterion for screening large scale seedlings population during selection cycle of breeding programmes. The present study suggests to take leaf analysis sample from various positions for different parameters viz. 1st-3rd leaf for moisture per cent and protein, 11th-12th leaf for photosynthetic rate and allied traits and 15th/16th leaf from main shoot for ascertaining minerals, fibres, sugars and starch content.

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Chakrabarti, S., Chauhan, S.S., Singhal, B.K., Rekha, M. and Mohan, R., 2009. Standardization of leaf sampling in Mulberry (Morus spp.) as index tissue for physiological and biochemical studies. Indian Journal of Forestry, 32(3), pp.407-414. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2009-99LM8Y

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