Evaluation of newly developed genotypes of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev) for cut flower production

An experiment on "evaluation of newly developed genotypes of chrysanthemum (Dendranthema grandiflora Tzvelev) for cut flower production" was conducted in Dr. Y.S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, Himachal Pradesh. For cut flower production 23 genotypes were evaluated. Genotype 'UHFSChr 124' with medium plant height (72.49 cm), bigger flower diameter (10.48 cm), white coloured (155 B) flower, flowered in 168.80 days. The duration of flowering (38.47 days) and vase life (16.20 days) was also found to be maximum. The genotype ‘UHFSChr 123’ having medium plant height (84.99 cm), medium flower diameter(5.64 cm), yellow coloured (9 A) flowers, flowered in 152.73 days with 26.53 days of flowering duration and vase life of 13.33 days. The yellow and white coloured chrysanthemum has more acceptance in the market. Therefore, the genotype ‘UHFSChr 124’ and ‘UHFSChr 123’ has a potential to find place in the market for the cut flower production.