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Effect of Seasons on Morphological Traits of Odisha Lotus-9 (OL -9), A Local Germplasm of Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.)

Author: Avinash Patnaik and Sashikala Beura

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Abstract

The present research was done to study the influence of different seasons (summer and rainy) on different vegetative parameters of Odisha Lotus-9 (OL-9), a local germplasm of Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.). This experiment was laid out in Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three replications in the Department of Floriculture & Landscaping, on the research plot located at BTCC (Biotechnology cum Tissue Culture Centre) of the Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Barmunda, Bhubaneswar, Odisha during 2021-22. OL-9 (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.) were planted inside the cemented wells exhibited best performance for vegetative growth parameters in terms of leaf length (30.99 cm), leaf breadth (26.34 cm) during rainy season, length of leaf stalk (65.32 cm), no. of uncurled leaves (5.88) during late rainy season and total no. of floating leaves per plant (35.44) during rainy season. Rainy season is the best for vegetative parameters and hence peak production during rainy season is favorable to produce foliage plants for enhance the flowering characters. The revealed data can be utilized for more advanced studies for lotus improvement

Keywords

Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn., Morphological traits, Odisha Lotus-9, Rainy season

Conclusion

In comparison to summer season, the rainy season was found to be favorable in enhancing the vegetative characteristics of lotus. Higher leaf length (30.99cm), leaf breadth (26.34 cm), length of leaf stalk (65.32 cm), no. of uncurled leaves (5.88) and total number of floating leaves (35.44) of OL-9 observed during rainy season is favorable to enhance the flowering characters. Leaves are essential for production of photosynthates which enhanced the quality flower production. Hence, ultimately luxuriant vegetative growth is reciprocal for better flower production

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Avinash Patnaik and Sashikala Beura (2023). Effect of Seasons on Morphological Traits of Odisha Lotus-9 (OL -9), A Local Germplasm of Sacred Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn.). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(1): 777-779.