Vegetative propagation of major tree spices - a review

Abstract

Vegetative propagation of major tree spices grown in India namely, nutmeg (Myristica (ragrans), clove (Syzygium aromaticum), cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum), cassia (G aromaticum), allspice (Pimenta dioica), cambogia (Garciniagummi-gutta), kokam (G. indica), tamarind (Tamarindus indica) and pomegranate (Punica granatum) are reviewed. The propagation methods reviewed include cuttings, air layering, budding, grafting and micropropagation.