Evaluation of lilium cultivars for suitability under low hill conditions of Himachal Pradesh

Performance of Asiatic and Oriental Lilium Hybrids under Lower Altitudes of Nagaland

“…The minimum number of buds per plant was recorded by Barasso (1.80). These results are in close conformation with the result obtained by Dhiman (2003), Kumar et al, (2011) and Negi et al, (2016). The variation in floral characters might be due to genetic difference of genotypes and are governed by the genetic makeup of the plant.…”

“…The maximum stem diameter of 0.65 cm was recorded by Barasso and the minimum stem diameter of 0.52 cm was recorded by Sulphice and Brunello. The variation in vegetative growth may be due to growth rate, growing environment and genetic makeup of hybrids (Mishra, 1997) and similar observations on vegetative characters were earlier reported by (Vidalie et al, 1985;Dhinam, 2003;Pandey et al, 2008 andNegi et al, 2016). Brunello took minimum of 27.85 days for bud emergence and Carmina took maximum of 45.60 days for bud emergence.…”

“…The maximum days taken for bud burst after bud emergence was recorded by Barasso (6.31 days) and the minimum days for bud burst was recorded by Brunello (2.36 days) which was closely followed by Sulpice (2.64 days). Kumar et al, (2011), Negi et al, (2014 and Negi et al, (2016). Based on the findings, the hybrids, viz., Brunello, Barasso, and Lamacha were performed well under lower altitude conditions of Nagaland.…”