Vol. 12, Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
Nisha A Nadoda, JR Vadodaria, DC Barot and VM Chaudhari

Abstract:
This research aimed to evaluate the impact of plant growth regulators on the growth and flowering of cucumber (Cucumis sativus L.) at the Department of Vegetable Science, COH, Sardarkrushinagar Dantiwada Agricultural University, Jagudan, during the 2019-2020 period. The field experiment results demonstrated that GA₃ at 40 ppm had a significant positive effect on the length of the main vine at 60 and 90 days after sowing (DAS), as well as minimum days required for the first male flower to appear and for the fruit to reach edible maturity. Additionally, the application of Ethrel at 300 ppm resulted in a substantial increase female flowers and an elevated number of male flowers, thereby influencing the sex ratio.