Section 22(4) in Andhra Pradesh Registration of Horticulture Nurseries (Regulation) Rules, 2012
(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
