Characterization of Different Stock (Matthiola incana L.) Genotypes for Growth, Flowering and Yield Traits under the Hill Zone of Karnataka

Author: Sanketh M.R., Hemla Naik B., Chandrashekar S.Y., Kantharaj Y. and Ganapathi M.

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Abstract

Stock (Matthiola incana L.) is a magnificent cut flower which is being grown only in a few parts of the temperate countries. So, this investigation aims to introduce this cut flower crop to the hill zone of Karnataka, India. The performances of 11 distinct stock genotypes were studied using a Randomized Block Design with three replications. The study revealed that plant height (72.00 cm), internodal length (2.99 cm), stalk length (93.93 cm), number of florets per stalk (32.07) and vase life (13.47 days) were recorded as the maximum in genotype Stock Katz Blue. Stock Katz Ruby recorded the maximum number of leaves (70.73), leaf area (3,199.94 cm2/plant), longevity in the plant (36.61 days) and the minimum number of days taken for stalk emergence and harvest (43.60 and 74.40, respectively). The maximum leaf length (18.55 cm) and plant spread (39.00 cm in E-W and 38.94 cm in N-S) were recorded in Stock Katz Purple. Stalk girth (10.40 mm), floret diameter (4.22 cm) and the number of cut flowers per m2 (25.00) were showed the highest for Arrow White. Based on these findings the Stock Katz Blue was found to be superior with quality parameters, the genotype Stock Katz Ruby was found to be the most suitable for earliness and maximum longevity in the plant while, the genotype Arrow White was found the best for marketable flower yield.

Keywords

Brassicaceae, Characterization, Cut flower, Genotype and Stock

Conclusion

Results of the experiment clearly confirmed that the genotype Stock Katz Blue followed by Stock Katz Ruby, Stock Katz Purple and Early Iron Pink were found to be superior with regard to most morphological, flowering and quality traits while, Arrow White followed by Early Iron Deep Yellow were found to be superior with regard to the yield parameters. From this, we can recommend that these genotypes can be utilized for commercial production and crop improvement for quality and yield traits. Since, the genotypes viz., Stock Katz Ruby and Stock Katz Blue have better quality and longevity in plants, these genotypes can be suggested for bedding and pot planting.

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Sanketh M.R., Hemla Naik B., Chandrashekar S.Y., Kantharaj Y. and Ganapathi M. (2023). Characterization of Different Stock (Matthiola incana L.) Genotypes for Growth, Flowering and Yield Traits under the Hill Zone of Karnataka. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(10): 132-136.