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Effect of Growing Media for Establishment and Growth of Miniatures Roses (Rosa chinensis Jacq.)

Author: V. S. K. Keerthan Paruchuru, Urfi Fatmi and Devi Singh

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Abstract

The proper medium selection has a significant role in the effective growth of ornamental flowers. The present study was carried out to assess the effect of growing media for establishment and growth of miniature roses (Rosa chinensis Jacq.) under Prayagraj agro-climatic condition in the Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj during the month of November 2020 to March 2021. The experiment was conducted in Factorial Completely Randomized Design with five varieties replicated thrice. The varieties used were Small Varte, Rise N Shine, Glory Glow, Glory of Jakpur and Single Bliss. The results revelled that variety Rise N Shine (V2) was significantly promising variety with respect to taller plants (33.74 cm), a greater number of branches (11.85), extreme plant spread (26.00 cm). Among the growing media M0 (Soil + Sand + FYM, 1:1:1 v/v), M1 (Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicompost, 1:1:1 v/v) and M2 (Soil

Keywords

Miniature roses, growing media, varieties, growth, cocopeat, vermicompost, perlite.

Conclusion

From the foregoing study, it is concluded that medium M1 (Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicompost, 1:1:1 v/v) resulted in better vegetative growth of the plants with respect to plant height, number of branches, plant spread, leaf area. Among the varieties, Rise N Shine (V2) gave better growth and establishment in terms of plant height, number of branches and plant spread. The best interaction among the different varieties and growing media was found to be variety Rise N Shine and M1 (Soil + Cocopeat + Vermicompost, 1:1:1 v/v) and hence, for the growth and establishment it can be recommended for pot cultivation under Prayagraj agro climatic conditions.

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How to cite this article

Paruchuru, V. S. K. K., Fatmi, U. and Singh, D. (2021). Effect of Growing Media for Establishment and Growth of Miniatures Roses (Rosa chinensis Jacq.). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 13(3a): 534-538.