Vol. 10, Issue 12 (2021)

Author(s):
Namratha G, Chandrashekar SY, Hemla Naik B, Shivaprasad M and Hanumantharaya L

Abstract:
An investigation on evaluation of Lisianthus varieties for morphological traits under protected cultivation was carried out in randomized complete block design in the experimental block of department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, College of Horticulture, Mudigere under Keladi Shivappa Nayaka University of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Shivamogga), during 2020-21. Fifteen varieties were used in the investigation viz., Echo Lavender, Echo Light Pink, Rosita 2 Pink Picotee, Echo Purple, Echo Blue, Echo Yellow, Robella 2 Pure White, Rosita 2 Blue Picotee, Echo Pure White, Robella 3 Clear Pink, Rosita 3 Green, Rosita 3 Blue Imp, Rosita 4 Yellow, Rosita 3 Pink Imp, Rosita 3 Pure White. The results revealed that Echo Purple recorded maximum plant height (94.02 cm) and internodal length (8.05 cm), Echo Lavender recorded maximum number of leaves (44.48), leaf area (41.05 cm²), leaf area index (4.56). Based on the findings of the experiment it is concluded that the genotype Echo Lavender followed by Echo Purple, Echo Blue found to be superior with regard to most of as morphological parameters.