Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Fig (Ficus spp.) can be propagated using both sexual and asexual methods. In sexual propagation, seeds are primarily utilized for developing new varieties through hybridization or for producing rootstocks, rather than for large-scale commercial cultivation. Asexual propagation, on the other hand, offers more practical and reliable approaches, including cuttings, air layering, grafting, and budding. Among these, stem cuttings are considered the simplest method; however, successful rooting of hard wood cuttings remains a significant challenge in commercial practice. Air layering, historically the oldest technique for fig propagation, is favored due to its simplicity, rapid establishment, and higher success rates. Recent research has highlighted the role of auxins in enhancing propagation efficiency. Auxin application promotes key histological changes such as callus formation, tissue differentiation, and development of vascular connections, which are essential for successful rooting and plant establishment. This review aims to consolidate current advances in fig propagation techniques, emphasizing both practical and physiological aspects.
Authors: Krishan Kumar Singh, Aayush Singla, K Kannabiran, Priyanka Nandi, Aditya Singh, Neha Giri, Lalit Upadhyay, Dhiraj Kumar Yadav, Bishnupada Giri, Manjot Kaur
Institutions: Guru Kashi University, Maharana Pratap Horticultural University, Karnal, Kalasalingam Academy of Research and Education, Birsa Agricultural University, Forest Research Institute, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Sarguja University, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology
Language: English
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
OpenAlex ID: W4415983277