Evaluation of Gladiolus Cultivars in Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu

Authors

  • A Sankari Author
  • M Anand Author
  • R Arulmozhiyan Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24154/jhs.v7i2.377

Keywords:

Genotypes, Spike Length, Corms, Gladiolus

Abstract

Gladiolus grandiflorus L. genotypes were evaluated for growth and floral parameters in Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu, under Yercaud conditions. Significant differences were recorded for all traits studied. Among 42 genotypes evaluated, 'Pusa Shagun' and 'Pusa Swarnima' recorded quality spikes with higher vase life indicating their suitability for use in floral arrangement, while, genotypes like 'Thumbolina', 'Priscilla' and 'Candyman' were found superior in characters like corm number, corm weight and corm diameter. Taking into account various growth and floral characters of the genotypes studied, Pusa Swarnima, Pusa Shagun, Thumbolina, Priscilla and Candyman can be recommended for cut-flower production in the Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu.

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Published

31-12-2012

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How to Cite

Sankari, A., Anand, M., & Arulmozhiyan, R. (2012). Evaluation of Gladiolus Cultivars in Eastern Ghats of Tamil Nadu. Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 7(2), 206-208. https://doi.org/10.24154/jhs.v7i2.377

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