Vol. 36 No. 4 (2022): Advances in Horticultural Science
Short note

Grafting compatibility between Okra cultivars and root-knot nematode resistant Kenaf

E.H.C. Silva
Department of Agricultural Production Sciences, São Paulo State University, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, CEP 14884-900, Jaboticabal-SP, Brazil.
J. Versuti
Department of Agricultural Production Sciences, São Paulo State University, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, CEP 14884-900, Jaboticabal-SP, Brazil.
L.T. Braz
Department of Agricultural Production Sciences, São Paulo State University, Via de Acesso Prof. Paulo Donato Castellane s/n, CEP 14884-900, Jaboticabal-SP, Brazil.

Published 2022-12-14

Keywords

  • Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench,
  • Hibiscus cannabinus L.,
  • intergeneric grafting,
  • Meloidogyne spp.

How to Cite

Silva, E. H. C., Versuti, J. ., & Braz, L. T. (2022). Grafting compatibility between Okra cultivars and root-knot nematode resistant Kenaf. Advances in Horticultural Science, 36(4). https://doi.org/10.36253/ahsc-12937

Abstract

The use of intergeneric grafting has been reported as an alternative to manage root­knot nematodes in okra, but the compatibility for grafting has only been tested in a few okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) cultivars. The kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is resistant to root­knot nematode species and is a potential rootstock for okra. The objective was to study the compatibility of kenaf as rootstock with okra cultivars. It was used a completely randomized design, in factorial scheme 3x10, with five repetitions. The compatibility was assessed by measuring several vegetative characteristics. All cultivars are compatible for grafting with kenaf as rootstock. Grafting onto kenaf may be an option to control root­knot nematodes.