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ArticleBMC plant biology2025

Response of Gladiolus grandiflorus varieties to planting date: effects on growth, flowering, and vase life.

Aquib Javaid, Rajesh Kumar Pandey, Ali Haidar Shah, Parshant Bakshi, Imtiyaz T Nazki, Nitesh Kaushal, Gurudev Chand, Sheetal Dogra, Rakesh Kumar, Ajay Kumar Singh and 1 more

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Aquib JavaidDivision of Floriculture and Landscaping, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, 180009, India.
Rajesh Kumar PandeyDivision of Floriculture and Landscaping, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, 180009, India.
Ali Haidar ShahDepartment of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, 173 230, 173230, Himachal Pradesh, India. nkaushal02115@gmail.com.
Parshant BakshiDivision of Floriculture and Landscaping, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, 180009, India.
Imtiyaz T NazkiDivision of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir, Jammu, 191202, Kashmir, India.
Nitesh KaushalDepartment of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, Dr. Yashwant Singh Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, Solan, 173 230, 173230, Himachal Pradesh, India. niteshk4366@gmail.com.
Gurudev ChandDivision of Floriculture and Landscaping, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, 180009, India.
Sheetal DograDivision of Floriculture and Landscaping, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, 180009, India.
Rakesh KumarDivision of Floriculture and Landscaping, Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Jammu, Chatha, 180009, India.
Ajay Kumar SinghDepartment of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, College of Horticulture, Banda University of Agriculture and Technology, Banda, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Anita SinghSchool of Agriculture, Graphic Era Hill University, Dehradun, India.

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Abstract

Gladiolus, a bulbous plant native to South Africa, is known for its vibrant and diverse floral colours. To enhance the growth, flowering, and corm production of gladiolus, it is crucial to identify the optimal planting time suited to the climatic conditions of Jammu and Kashmir, India. The present study investigates the response of Gladiolus grandiflorus varieties to planting date: effects on growth, flowering, and vase life. In Experiment I, early planting on October 15 significantly improved vegetative traits, with the variety 'Oscar' showing superior performance in terms of plant height (129.78 cm), number of leaves per plant (8.96), number of florets per spike (15.22), spike length (93.44 cm), and spike weight. Oscar variety planted in October gave the tallest plant, highest leaf number, and corm yield. Additionally, chlorophyll content was highest in variety 'White Prosperity' (0.92 mg g⁻¹ fresh weight) when planted in October. Experiment II focused on postharvest management, demonstrating that specific holding solutions, particularly sucrose supplemented with acetic acid, significantly increased the vase life of cut spikes, with 'Oscar' achieving a vase life of 12.30 days. The highest water uptake (135.30 mg) was observed in spikes planted in October, and a strong positive correlation was noted between water uptake, electrical conductivity (EC) of the holding solution, and chlorophyll content. In conclusion, it is recommended to plant gladiolus varieties, particularly 'Oscar', in mid-October in Jammu and Kashmir to maximize growth and flowering, and to use sucrose supplemented with acetic acid as a holding solution to extend vase life and improve postharvest quality.

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FlowersChlorophyllIndiaPlant LeavesSeasonsTime FactorsChlorophyllCorm productionCut spikesFlower yieldPostharvest managementSucrose supplementation

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