Varietal Evaluation of Tuberose for Commercial Traits

Aims: To evaluate the tuberose varieties for growth, yield and smart farming application. Study Design: The experiment was laid out in Randomized block design with three replications. Place and Duration of Study: Department of Floriculture and Landscaping, College of Agriculture, Padannakkad, Kasargod during 2019-2020. Methodology: Ten genotypes of tuberose viz. A. Shringar, A. Niranthara, A. Prajwal, A. Sugandhi, A. Suvasini, A. Vaibhav, Culcutta Single, Culcutta Double, Bidhan Ujwal and Phule Rajani were assessed for further evaluation in smart farming. Treatments were replicated thrice. The accessions were screened for vegetative, floral, quality and post-harvest parameters. Results: The result of the study showed that out of the ten genotypes of tuberose A. Prajwal has been found suitable for commercial farming with highest plant height (54.27 cm), minimum days to 50% flowering (108.38 days), longest floret (6.97 cm), highest diameter of floret (3.53 cm), longest spike (111.80 cm), maximum yield per unit area (2125. 50 gm-2) and good aroma. Tuberose needs an improved package of practices for better yield in smart farming systems. Conclusion: The genotype A. Prajwal was found superior for growth and yield characteristics and will, therefore, be considered for further research and development.