ABSTRACT
In the wasteland development and dryland horticulture, Syzygium cumini, popularly known as jamun in India assumes great significance due to its multifarious uses and capacity to withstand adverse climatic conditions. Jamun tree is adapted to a wide range of ecological conditions, reflecting its wide geographical distribution in the subtropical and semiarid tropics. The tree occurs in the tropical and subtropical climates under a wide range of environmental conditions. The new vegetative shoots in jamun emerge in two distinct flushes from February to May and from August to October. Rootstock selection for vegetative propagation of jamun is important, as it controls the vigor and equilibrium between yield and quality. Plants raised in the polythene bags can easily be transported to distant places and give higher transplanting success. The plants propagated by in situ patch budding in March and April recorded good success. The productivity of jamun orchards can be increased by proper weed management.
