Vol. 12, Issue 10 (2023)

Author(s):
Yashaswini R, Dr. D Laxminarayana, Dr. P Prasanth, T Navya Swetha and Dr. S Praneeth Kumar

Abstract:
The present study entitled "Effect of pinching and pot size on flower quality and pot presentability of China aster (Callistephus chinensis) cv. Arka Kamini” was carried out during the rabi season of the year 2022-2023 at the College of Horticulture, Sri Konda Laxman Telangana State Horticultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. The data on flower quality parameters revealed that among various pinching levels, no pinching (A₁) noted maximum flower diameter (6.55 cm), weight of flower (5.38 g) and flower longevity (14.24 days), whereas in pot sizes, 10-inch pot (B₃) registered maximum flower diameter (5.81cm), weight of flower (4.61 g) and flower longevity (11.93 days). Regarding treatment combinations, no pinching in 10-inch pot (A₁B₃) recorded significantly maximum flower diameter (7.11 cm), weight of flower (5.60 g) and flower longevity (15.6 days). The results pertaining to pot presentability indicated that, the highest level of pot presentability (86.08) was recorded with double pinching (A₃) as compared to other pinching levels. Among the three pot sizes, the 10-inch pot (B₃) had the highest pot presentability (84.23). Regarding treatment combinations, double pinching in 10-inch pot (A₃B₃) had the highest value for pot presentability (88.69) than other treatment combinations.