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Effect of Descaling of Gladiolus Corm on Its Sprouting and Subsequent Plant Growth

R. N. Pandey, B. K. Gaur

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The effect of removal of scales was examined on the sprouting and subsequent growth of dormant corms of gladiolus. While descaling induced earliness in sprouting and flowering, no effect was observed on spike length, flower number and flower longevity.

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The effect of removal of scales was examined on the sprouting and subsequent growth of dormant corms of gladiolus. While descaling induced earliness in sprouting and flowering, no effect was observed on spike length, flower number and flower longevity.

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The effect of removal of scales was examined on the sprouting and subsequent growth of dormant corms of gladiolus. While descaling induced earliness in sprouting and flowering, no effect was observed on spike length, flower number and flower longevity.

Key concepts: Gladiolus, Sprouting, Corm, Horticulture, Biology, Plant growth, Botany

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