Download This PaperEffect of Media Composition on Growth and Flower Attributes of Lisianthus (Eustoma Gradiflorum (Raf.) Shinner)
Sivakumar, K.C., Deepu Mathew and Shetty, S., 2002, Effect of media composition on growth and flower attributes of lisianthus (Eustoma gradiflorum (Raf.) Shinner). Research on Crops, 3 (1): 149-153.
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.836511
5 Pages Posted: 11 Jun 2020
Date Written: June 10, 2002
Abstract
An experiment was conducted to study the effect of different media composition on growth and floral characteristics of Lisianthus. The plants grown on media M3 (2 coir peat: 2 sand: 1 soil) recorded the maximum number of branches per plant, more number of leaves per stem at flower opening, maximum leaf area and highest fresh root weight.The plants in the same media flowered earlier than other media compositions and recorded the earlier harvest. In case of floral attributes, the media M3 recorded the highest stem length and diameter, maximum cut flower weight and maximum flower diameter. The medium M2 (1 coir peat: 2 sand: 1 soil) recorded the maximum flower length. Thus it was found that medium M3 is best for cut flower production in lisianthus.
Keywords: Lisianthus, Eustoma, Floriculture, Ornamental, Horticulture, Production Technology
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