To study the effect of PEG in drought induction in perlite or soil, how and what concentration PEG 6000 can be used in citrus rootstocks of six month age?
Growing citrus under protected system is the call of the day , these days. The menacing HLB has forced citrus go soilless and protected from ACPs , so that an ensured production system can be developed. Use of PEG 6000 could be effectively done , provided we have control on pH and water regulations compared to conventional soil . Need both to be standardized , depending upon rootstock-scion combination , pot dimension , growing conditions , ionic composition of irrigation water , method of irrigation , use of conventional fertilizers or water soluble etc...