A REVIEW ON THE USE OF ORGANIC ROOTING SUBSTANCES FOR PROPAGATION OF HORTICULTURE CROPS

Abstract

The objective of the current review is to identify the research work on the organic rooting substances on rooting and root growth of cuttings of Horticulture crops for their propagation. Endogenous and exogenous factors affect the rooting of cuttings. Most of the time auxin like IBA and NAA is widely used to propagate horticultural plants through cutting and layering. As most of the consumers are realizing the importance of organic fruits, there is a need to explore the non-chemical substances for propagating horticultural plants. It is also required to get organic certification. Use of organic rooting substances is also cheaper alternative to synthetic rooting hormone. Organic rooting substances like vermin wash, Coconut water, willow leaf water, honey, humic acid, Seaweed extract, Aloe Vera, cinnamon powder are considered ideal for rooting of cuttings. A good rooting substance must be easily available, economically attractive, ecologically sound mean of reducing external inputs. Using of organic rooting substances is smart because it reduces the synthetic hormone and improves the quality and quantity of rooting of cutting. Organic rooting substances increase sustainability of the soil and make it more productive.