Effect of IBA and its combinations with NAA on propagation of little gourd (Coccinia grandis L. Voigt) in plug trays

Propagation trial was conducted for Little gourd [Coccinia grandis L. Voigt). Based on foregoing discussion it can be concluded that minimum days taken for sprouting of cuttings ( 7.21 days) of little gourd cv. GNLG-1 with treatment T3 (500 ppm) IBA, maximum plant height (60.28 and 65.66 cm) 60 and 75 days after treatment as well root length (6.53, 6.84, 7.09 and 7.35 cm) was obtained with treatment T3 (500 ppm IBA), significantly higher number of branches (2.58, 3.62, 3.84 and 4.11) 30, 45, 60 and 75 days after treatment and maximum number of roots (4.98, 5.71, 6.26 and 7.26) was obtained with treatment T5 (IBA 1000 ppm) 30, 45, 60 and 75 days after treatment. Significantly higher success per cent of cuttings (62.84%) obtained with treatment T2 (250 ppm IBA). Moreover, highest plants survival per cent in the field (95.04%) with treatment T8 (IBA 750 ppm+ NAA 100 ppm) followed by T4, T7 and T3. Maximum net realization (Rs. 89180) and BCR (1.31) was obtained with treatment T2 (IBA 250 ppm).