Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Goving Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar-263145, district: Udam Singh Nagar, Uttranchal. email: aniksingh_hort@rediffmailcom
Among the different genotypes of snapdragon (Antirrhinum majus L.) evaluated, diameter of spike ranged from 4.29 to 12.61 mm. Maximum spike weight was observed in SA-l x AG-4. Spike length was found to be maximum with SA-l, followed by SA-l x AG-4. The maximum diameter of florets was recorded with AG-3 x AG-5. The cross AG-1 x Sant-11 resulted in maximum number of florets/spike during both the years. However, no definite pattern followed in per cent opening of florets. Vase life ranged from 11.00 to 14.45 day during first year, in second year, however, it varied from 10.22 to 2150 day. Maximum vase life during first and second year was observed with SA-l x AG-4 and AG-5 x Sant-22 hybrids.
Snapdragon, inbreds, hybrids, flowering, postharvest
