Appraisal for flower yield and genetic correlation of Chrysanthemum morifolium genotypes in Semi-Arid Haryana

Abstract

Fifteen genotypes of Chrysanthemum were evaluated under Hisar District, West Haryana the experiment was carried out at the Experimental Orchard of the Department of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana) during the winter season of 2016-17 to identify the suitable variety for successful cultivation and flower production. Fifteen genotypes namely, Aparajita, Anastasia, Braca Splendid, Charlia, Celtic, Cologne, Fortune, HF-164, Paladov Sunny, Paiwer-W, Paladov Dark, Papaya, Tocovar- 6, Vanilla Sorbet and White Double were selected for their evaluation. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with thrice replication. Recommend package of practices were followed throughout the experiment to grow a healthy crop. Significant differences were noticed for vegetative and flowering characters. The maximum plant height was recorded in genotypes Tocovar-6 (57.93 cm) followed by the Braca Splendid (56.60 cm). However, genotypes Fortune recorded maximum plant spread (31.86 cm), number of branches, leaves per plant and average weight was noticed maximum in genotypes Charlia. Early flowering was observed in the genotypes Paladov Sunny and fifty per cent of flowering in genotypes Paladov Dark. Longest duration of flowering (days) was observed in genotypes Celtic, maximum average weight of flower Charlia (8.64 g) significant genetic correlation between different traits chrysanthemum cultivars.