Evaluation of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev) for Desirable Horticultural Traits

Abstract

An experiment was conducted to evaluate the performance of forty-nine chrysanthemum genotypes for desirable horticultural traits at ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Hesaraghatta Lake Post, Bengaluru from 2015-17. Significant variations were observed for various vegetative and flowering traits during both years. The results from the pooled data of two years showed that among the genotypes evaluated, maximum plant height was recorded in Arka Chandrakant (69.59 cm), maximum flower diameter in Arka Ravikiran (9.00 cm) and maximum weight of 100 flowers in Marigold (925.04 g). The genotype Roopanjali produced maximum number of flowers per plant (1199.17). Pusa Anmol recorded the minimum number of days to first flowering (60.48 days) while Roopanjali the longest period to first flowering (201.56 days). The genotypes with superior vegetative and floral traits desirable for the different segments of the floriculture industry like loose flower, cut flower and pot plant trade can be utilized in further improvement of chrysanthemum.

Evaluation of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelve) varieties for growth, quality and yield under eastern dry zones of Karnataka

“…An increased number of branches per plant leads to producyion of more flower bud, which inturn enhancing the yield of flowers (Singh et al, 2019) [12] . A similar trend of variation in vegetative growth parameters was observed by Thakur et al (2018) [15] and Thiripurasundari et al (2021) [16] in chrysanthemums. Flowering attributes and quality parameters like days to 50 percent flowering, duration of flowering, flower diameter and shelflife of flowers are presented in Table 2.…”

“…The variation in flower size and weight in these cultivars might be attributed to the inherent genetic characteristics of the individual cultivars and environmental factors (Suvija et al, 2016) [14] . A similar type of variations was observed by Madhumati et al (2018) [9] and Thakur et al (2018) [15] in chrysanthemum. Among the cultivars, cv.…”

“…Cream White (28.00 days). The variation in flowering attributes among the varieties was attributed to the genetic makeup of the cultivar, prevailing environmental condition with an average temperature of 18°C during night and 26°C during day condition, average relative humidity of 75 percent and long day during planting and other management factors (Thakur et al, 2018) [15] . Similar results were also reported by Srilatha et al (2015) [13] ; Suvija et al (2016) [14] ; Madhumati et al (2018) [9] and Thiripurasundari et al (2021) [16] in chrysanthemum.…”

Performance and flower characterization of newly evolved genotypes of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev) for cut flower production

“…One genotype, 'UHFSChr113' belong to intermediate curve type and the genotype 'UHFSChr120' was anemone type. The data have been supported by Thakur et al, (2018) [15] and Prakash et al, (2018) [12] .…”

Varietal Evaluation of Chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora T.) under Open Field Conditions of Prayagraj

“…In North India various hues of red, yellow, white and purple chrysanthemums are grown in abundance for decorating the landscape either in the ground or in pots. But, in South India mostly the yellow-colored flowers are preferred and grown as loose flowers for trade [5].…”