Section 22 in Andhra Pradesh Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Rules, 2012
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(1)Quality parameters of various plant material to meet the requirements of the plant material produced in the Nurseries to maintain the standard quality planting material for supply to the beneficiaries and Farmers(1)Mango Grafts:(a)Veneer Grafts only(b)The plant should be in the poly bag size of 10"X7"X350 guage containing at least 2kgs of pot mixture (Earthen pots are not acceptable)(c)The Graft should be with 4-5 flushes (6-9 months age)(2)Cashew grafts:(a)5-6 months old grafts soft wood grafted plants(3)Sapota Grafts(a)Veneer/Approach grafts(b)The graft should be in the poly bag of 11" x 7" x 350 guage containing 2Kgs of pot mixture(c)Sapota grafted on pala rootstock only should be supplied.(4)Sweet orange:(a)Plant should be 2 to 2-1/2 feet height with 4 or 5 branches(b)Girth of the plant should be 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 cm.(c)Bud joint should be in between 6" to 9" inches from surface.(d)Union should be very firm and uniform.(e)The plant should be healthy i.e.the plant material should be free viral, fungal and other pest infestations.(f)The plant should be supplied after minimum 1 week observation for stabilization.(g)They should ensure that the plants are lifted after the stabilization at their nursery and supplied accordingly.(h)Count for the number of plants will be taken after observation of 1 week from date of supply at site.(i)Ensure that the scion (Bud) is collected from viral indexing mother plant.(j)Rangapur lime variety should be used as root stock for sweet orange(5)Seethaphal Grafts:(a)Veneer / Wedge grafts(b)The plant should be in the poly bag size of 10"X7'X350 guage containing at least 2kgs of pot mixture.(c)The height of the plant should be 3-1/2 - 4 feet(6)Guava Grafts(a)The plant should be in the poly bag containing at least 1kg pot mixture.(b)The height of the plant should be at least 3 - 3-1/2 feet with new flush.(7)Pomegranate Layers:(a)The plants should have been propagated by hard wood or semi hard wood cutting or Ground layers with good root development and 2-3 side branches.(b)The plants should be in poly bag of 8"X5" size containing 3/4 th Kg pot mixture.(c)Layers plants should be hardened for 3 to 6 months after separation(d)Rooting of layered plant should be good(e)Height of the layered plant should be 1-1/2 to 2'(f)Layer should be free from pests and disease.(8)Ber Budlings. - Budlings with 6 months age and a thickness of less than pencil.The height of the budlings should be 2 - 2-1/2 feet in a poly bag (Tubular) of 15 cms (H) X 10 cms (W)The budlings should possess atleast 6 pairs of new leaves.(9)Coconut seedlings:The seedlings should be 1yr old with a height of 4-1/2 - 5 feet, health, free from pests & diseases with >/= 5cm girth having, 5-6 active leaves.(10)Acid lime :(a)The plants should be in poly bags of size 7''x11"x300 guage.(b)The plants should be free from pests and 'diseases.(c)The plants should be healthy without any nutrient deficiencies.(d)The plant height should be 2-2-1/2 feet with a girth of 2-2-1/2 cm(2)All the above plants should also possess the following characters.(a)Grafts joint / bud joint should be perfect with a uniform thickness of root stock and scion stick.(b)The graft / bud joint should be 8" (20 cms) above soil level in the poly bag.(c)The plants supplied should be kept in observation for 10 days and then only should be distributed among the farmers. The died / Dried plants are not countable. The nursery supplier should water and maintain during observation period.(d)The plants should be free from any pests and diseases, especially viral diseases.Note. - (1) The minimum quality parameters are prepared by taking into consideration of local agro climatic conditions with reference to the guidelines communicated by NHB.(2)As the State of AP prevails under different agro climatic conditions, any variation in the growth habit and development of the plant, the Nursery growers are to consult the Horticulture Scientist from APHU and get confirmation for all the species mentioned above, if any other Fruit crops raised in the Nursery, vegetable seedlings and Ornamental plants. The above may be documented.
