Different processes of graft protection were evaluated in the process of grafting ‘Tommy Atkins’ mango trees. The treatments employed were the following: polyethylene bag (control), PVC film, parafilm, bee wax, paraffin and paraffin + vaseline. It was verified that both PVC film and parafilm presented successful grafting in relation to the control (40.60%, 56.62% and 48.33%, respectively), while the other treatments presented low success rate (<10%). It was concluded that the PVC film or parafilm can be employed optionally as a replacement of the plastic bag for protection of mango grafting.
Mangifera indica; propagation; grafting; grafting protection