Journal of Advances in Biology & Biotechnology

The present investigation was conducted in Department of Horticulture, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology & Sciences Prayagraj during February 2023 to August 2023. A field experiment was conduct with 3 varieties viz. V₁ (Apple ber), V₂ (Kashmiri ber), V₃ (Miss India) planted at different dates viz. 15^th February, 1^st March, 15^th March. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with 3 replications and 9 treatments. The result indicated that maximum plant height was recorded in (V₂) kashmiri (65.73cm) planted on 1^st march. The miss india variety (V₃) has be planted on 15 february have highest no. of leaves (124.50), highest no. of bud break (27.67), maximum no. of branches (12.83) maximum plant spread East-West (30.08 cm) North-South (32.20cm) and highest survival percentage (88.89%). Apple ber (V₁) planted on 1^st march having highest leaf area (18.50cm), highest leaf area index (0.037) and highest chlorophyll content (35.67). From the present study it can be concluded that 15^th february are most suitable date for transplanting and miss india (V₃) variety is shown significantly superior performance in relation to growth and survival in prayagraj agro-climatic condition.