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- Effect of Stem Length and Stage of Harvest on Vase-Life of Cut Flowers in Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) Cv. Double
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Authors
D. K. Varu
1,
A. V. Barad
1
Affiliations
1 Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh - 362 001, IN
1 Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh - 362 001, IN
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Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol 5, No 1 (2010), Pagination: 42-47Abstract
A study was carried out to explore the effect of length of stem and stage of harvest on vase life and display quality of tuberose. As regards stem length, 90 cm stem length (L4) had longest vase life, maximum uptake of water, minimum loss-uptake ratio, maximum fresh weight and percentage of opened florets, and, lowest percentage of abscised floret; whereas, 60 cm stem length (L2) enhanced longevity of individual florets. In the case of stage of harvest, significantly high vase life, least loss of water, minimum loss-uptake ratio and lowest physiological loss of weight were recorded in two-florets open stage (S3). Maximum percentage of opened florets and lowest percentage of abscised florets were observed in three-florets open stage (S4), whereas, maximum uptake of water and fresh weight of spike were seen in one-floret open stage (S2). Interaction effect of stem length and harvest stage was also found to be significant showing that 75 cm of stem length with one-floret open stage (L3S2) was superior for maximum vase life of spike as well as lowest physiological loss of weight.Keywords
Stem Length, Stage of Harvest, Tuberose, Vase Life.Full Text
- Performance of Banana Cultivars in Gujarat
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1 Department of Horticulture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001, IN
1 Department of Horticulture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001, IN
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Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol 3, No 2 (2008), Pagination: 166-168Abstract
Field experiments were conducted for three years to assess the performance and select the cultivar ideally suited to Saurashtra region in Gujarat. The cultivars evaluated were Basrai, Harichal, Robusta, Gros Michel, Gandevi Selection and Lacatan. Of these, Gandevi Selection proved superior, with regard to growth parameters, yield characters and its attributes. It also yielded the highest benefit cost ratio.Keywords
Evaluation, Banana, Cultivars, Growth, Yield.Full Text
- Effect of Date of Harvest and Floral Preservatives on Vase Life of Cut Flowers in Tuberose (Polyanthes tuberosa L.) cv. Double
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Authors
D. K. Varu
1,
A. V. Barad
1
Affiliations
1 Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001, IN
1 Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh-362 001, IN
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Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol 2, No 2 (2007), Pagination: 148-152Abstract
Studies conducted to find out the effect of date of harvesting and floral preservatives on vase life and quality of tuberose cv. Double revealed that among treatments, harvesting on 1st October (D8) was better for longer vase life, whereas, 15th August (D5) for minimum loss of water, maximum fresh weight of the spike and percentage of opened florets. Similarly, harvesting on 15th September (D7) was found better for longest floret longevity as well as loss uptake ratio. In case of floral preservatives, the treatment 500 ppm aluminum sulphate + 4% sucrose (C6) was found better for longer vase life, maximum uptake of water, lowest loss-uptake ratio and maximum fresh weight of spike, whereas, 400 ppm 8-HQS + 4% sucrose (C8) for maximum floret longevity and floret circumference as well as maximum percentage of opened and lowest percentage of neck bent florets. The treatment, 50 ppm silver nitrate + 4% sucrose (C3) exhibited lowest loss of water. In case of interaction effect, 1st October with 500 ppm aluminum sulphate + 4% sucrose (D8C6) was found superior for maximum vase life of spike, highest uptake of water and fresh weight of spike.Keywords
Tuberose, Vase Life, Floral Preservatives.Full Text
- Effect of Drying Conditions and Embedding Materials on Post-Harvest Quantitative Parameters in China Aster (Callistephus chinensis) Flowers
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Authors
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1 Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Gujarath, IN
1 Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Junagadh Agricultural University, Junagadh, Gujarath, IN
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Journal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol 1, No 1 (2006), Pagination: 48-51Abstract
The study was undertaken to optimize conditions for dry flower production in China aster flowers. The experiment was conducted with eight treatment combinations consisting of two drying conditions viz., room drying (C1) and sun drying (C2) and four media viz. Sand (M1), Sand:Borax (1:1) (M2), Borax (M3) and Silicagel (M4) with factorial concept in completely randomized design. Per cent weight loss and moisture loss were signiflcantly higher under sun drying and silicagel during the entire process of drying from first day to fourth day. Moisture content was higher under room drying and borax from first day to fourth day.Keywords
China Aster, Drying Conditions, Embedding Media.Full Text