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Performance of different cultivars of gerbera under polyhouse condition.

R. R. Chobe, P. B. Pachankar, S. D. Warade

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The study was carried out to evaluate the performance of thirty cultivars of gerbera ( Gerbera jamesonii) at Hi-tech Floriculture and Vegetable Improvement Project, College of Agriculture, Pune during 2008-09 under naturally ventilated polyhouse condition. The results revealed that the cultivar Sonata performed better in number of leaves plant -1 , plant spread and flower yield. However, cultivar Martinique had larger diameter of flower, Danelli with maximum flower stalk length. Maximum stalk thickness was observed in cultivar California. Cultivar Bastion recorded maximum vase life. Overall performance of cultivars Sonata, Entourage, Bastion, Danelli, Frisbel, Onedine, California were found better.

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Key concepts: Gerbera, Gerbera jamesonii, Cultivar, Vase life, Floriculture, Cut flowers, Martinique, Biology