Question: query regarding how to prepare the cuttings from the citrus plants.
Answer: stem cutting :
the cuttings are usually prepared from fully matured stem. the size of cutting is 18 to 20 cm in length with a thickness of lead pencil. the upper cut is made 1 cm above the node and lower cut close below the node in a slanting manner. the cuttings are planted with a spacing of 30 cm x 30 cm in a slanting position in the nursery bed measuring 30 cm x 1 m x 10 m. the bed is prepared with a mixture of 1:1:1 decomposed cowdung, soil and sand respectively.

leaf-bud cutting :
leaf-bud cutting should be taken from the branch having healthy well developed bud and actively growing leaves. the cuttings consist of a leaf blade and short piece of the stem measuring 2 cm. the nursery bed should be prepared with a mixture of leaf-mould, soil and sand in a ratio of 3:2:1. the cuttings are planted in rows 15 cm x 25 cm spacing and buried upto 2/3rd to their length in a slanting position. before planting,cutting should be treated with plant growth regulator, viz.rotax 2. the sprouted cuttings can be transplanted within 1 year in the field.