Vol. 10, Issue 11 (2021)

Author(s):
Bishnupada Giri and Sashikala Beura

Abstract:
The present investigation on Impact of INM practices on post harvest life of cut flowers of hybrid gerbera (Gerbera jamesonii B.) cv. Shimmer in open field condition was conducted at Biotechnology cum Tissue Culture Centre, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar during 2015-16 and 2016-17. The aim of the study was to find out suitable organic and inorganic sources of nutrients for cut flower production and post harvest life of gerbera. There were eight treatment combinations consisting of 100% recommended dose of fertilizer (RDF), 75% RDF, Vermicompost, PSB, Azospirillum, Azotobacter and foliar spray of macro and micro elements. Treatment combination of 75% RDF + vermicompost + PSB + Azotobacter/Azospirillum + macro and micronutrient spray recorded maximum percent gain in weight of flower stalk, maximum percent gain in stalk length in vase, maximum percent gain in flower diameter, highest solution uptake in vase and longest vase life.