Influence Of Nutrition & Planting Density On The Yield Of Gladiolus: Production Of Spikes, Corms And Cormels Of Gladiolus

Sharma, Chandra Kant; Saxena, Monika; Sharma, Vinay; Sharma, Chandra Kant; Saxena, Monika; Sharma, Vinay

ISBN 10: 3659262447 / ISBN 13: 9783659262449

Published by Lap Lambert Academic Publishing, 2012

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Influence Of Nutrition & Planting Density On The Yield Of Gladiolus: Production Of Spikes, Corms And Cormels Of Gladiolus
• Publisher: Lap Lambert Academic Publishing
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 3659262447
• ISBN 13: 9783659262449
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: Brand New
• Weight: 0.21 kilograms

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Synopsis

Gladiolus is an excellent bulbous plant in India which can be taken up for commercial cultivation throughout the year for its superb cut flower. Because of high shelf life and pleasant colors of the flower, it is in great demand in the domestic market for interior embellishment, bouquet, pot arrangement etc. Besides, it has a good export market in European countries especially in winter months. In India it has about 6000 hectares of cultivated area. It is a cool season crop. Gladiolus botanically known as Gladiolus grandiflorus L. belongs to the family Iridaceae. Floriculture is a billion dollar industry world-wide. The total global trade of cut flowers and potted plants is estimated to US $ 40 billion. Nutrients are necessary for proper growth and development of gladiolus. There are 17 macro and micro nutrients which are essential for plant but among them, N, P and K are major ones required by crop in large amounts. Out of the major elements, the effect of N on gladiolus growth is more evident. For commercial cultivation, high-density planting is recommended. The corm number,corm weight and cormel production per corm decreased in closer spacings.

About the Author

Mr.Chandra Kant Sharma,M.Tech. Assistant Professor in Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Banasthali University,India is the author of several research papers in reputed journals & magazines. Ms. Monika Saxena is Assistant Professor in the same department. Prof. Vinay shama, The Dean & Head of the dept has decades of research experience.