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This cluster of papers explores the mechanisms and factors influencing plant growth regulation, including the effects of plant growth regulators, temperature control on flowering pathways, carbohydrate accumulation, orchid growth, bulb production, photosynthetic behavior, geophyte dormancy, and the marketing of native plants for ornamental purposes.

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Plant Growth Regulators; Temperature Control; Flowering Pathway; Carbohydrate Accumulation; Orchid Growth; Bulb Production; Photosynthetic Behavior; Growth Retardants; Geophyte Dormancy; Native Plant Marketing

Physiology of flower initiation

1965-01-01

Anton Lang

Growth Control in Woody Plants

1997-01-01

T. T. Kozlowski , Stephen G. Pallardy

The New Royal Horticultural Society dictionary of gardening

1993-02-01

Anthony Huxley , Mark D. Griffiths , Margot Levy

This title is designed as an accessible scholarly resource with practical information for gardeners. It encompasses a vast range of plants grown on a domestic or commercial scale in private … This title is designed as an accessible scholarly resource with practical information for gardeners. It encompasses a vast range of plants grown on a domestic or commercial scale in private gardens or present in specialist and botanical collections. They are plants grown for ornament, for amenity or for economic use, and they include a vast range of cultivars. Each entry has been written according to the exacting scientific standards. Features include: 50,000 plants described; concise botanical accounts of species in cultivation throughout the world, in line with the latest taxonomic thinking; practical advice on how to grow every plant described; nearly 200 articles on horticultural science and practice, newly commissioned from leading authorities; 175 biographies of figures in horticulture, botany and garden design; fully cross referenced; cumulative bibliography, arranged by subject; botanical and horticultural glossaries - a grammar of gardening; and 3000 specially commissioned line drawings of plants and gardening techniques.

Flowering plant families of the world

2008-02-01

V. H. Heywood , R. K. Brummitt , Alastair Culham +1 more

Ranging from huge cacti and broadleaf trees to tiny arctic flowers, flowering plants are the most vital component of global biodiversity. They provide the crops that feed us, medicines, oils, … Ranging from huge cacti and broadleaf trees to tiny arctic flowers, flowering plants are the most vital component of global biodiversity. They provide the crops that feed us, medicines, oils, fibres, herbs, spices, dyes, beverages, timber and habitats for countless animals. This updated and revised successor to a classic book, Flowering Plants of the World is an authoritative, fascinating introduction to the Earth's most colourful flora comprising comprehensive accounts of more than 500 flowering plant families. Each entry describes distribution, diagnostic features, classification, structures, uses and ecology of flowering plants. Over 1,000 visually stunning and precisely scaled illustrations display the major characteristics of key plants and detailed maps show worldwide distribution. Written by a team of acknowledged experts, this is the definitive survey of flowering plants worldwide and brings to the forefront the latest views on their classification. An extensive and meticulously illustrated glossary describes the specialist terms used in the text, and a comprehensive index includes plant names in both Latin and English. Both as a book of breathtaking beauty and a discourse on the science of flowering plants, this essential reference is sure to become a horticultural and botanical classic and part of every gardening enthusiast's and plant scientist's library.

Basic Growth Analysis

1990-01-01

Roderick Hunt

Flowering Plants--Origin and Dispersal.

1970-07-01

KENNETH R. SPORNE , Armen Takhtajan , Christopher S. Jeffrey

Flowering plants; origin and dispersal , Flowering plants; origin and dispersal , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی Flowering plants; origin and dispersal , Flowering plants; origin and dispersal , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

Topics in Plant Population Biology

1979-12-31

Otto T. Solbrig , S. K. Jain , George B. Johnson +1 more

Topics in plant population biology , Topics in plant population biology , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی Topics in plant population biology , Topics in plant population biology , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

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The Biology and Taxonomy of the Solanaceae.

1980-07-01

Donovan S. Correll , J. G. Hawkes , R. N. Lester +1 more

The Biology and taxonomy of the Solanaceae , The Biology and taxonomy of the Solanaceae , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی The Biology and taxonomy of the Solanaceae , The Biology and taxonomy of the Solanaceae , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

Hortus Third. A Concise Dictionary of Plants Cultivated in the United States and Canada

1978-01-01

D. R. Hunt , Liberty Hyde Bailey , Ethel Zoe Bailey

An Integrated System of Classification of Flowering Plants.

1982-04-01

William R. Anderson , Arthur Cronquist

The Families of Flowering Plants

1960-06-01

Charles B. Heiser , J. Hutchinson

Journal Article The Families of Flowering Plants. Vol. I, Dicotyledons. Vol. II, Monocotyledons Get access The Families of Flowering Plants. Vol. I, Dicotyledons. Vol. II, Monocotyledons. Hutchinson J.. 2nd ed., … Journal Article The Families of Flowering Plants. Vol. I, Dicotyledons. Vol. II, Monocotyledons Get access The Families of Flowering Plants. Vol. I, Dicotyledons. Vol. II, Monocotyledons. Hutchinson J.. 2nd ed., 792 pp., illus. Oxford University Press, London. ( 1959) $23.55. Charles B. Heiser, Jr. Charles B. Heiser, Jr. Department of Botany, Indiana University. Search for other works by this author on: Oxford Academic Google Scholar AIBS Bulletin, Volume 10, Issue 3, June 1960, Page 38, https://doi.org/10.2307/1292633 Published: 01 June 1960

The Geography of the Flowering Plants.

1955-07-01

S. M. Walters , Ronald Good

The geography of the flowering plants , The geography of the flowering plants , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی The geography of the flowering plants , The geography of the flowering plants , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

Plant form: an illustrated guide to flowering plant morphology

1991-11-01

Adrian D. Bell , A.D. Bryan

The diverse external shapes and structures that make up flowering plants can be bewildering and even daunting, as can the terminology used to describe them. An understanding of plant form … The diverse external shapes and structures that make up flowering plants can be bewildering and even daunting, as can the terminology used to describe them. An understanding of plant form - plant morphology - is essential to appreciating the wonders of the plant world and to the study of botany and horticulture at every level. In this ingeniously designed volume, the complex subject becomes both accessible and manageable. The first part of the book describes and clearly illustrates the major plant structures that can be seen with the naked eye or a hand lens: leaf, root, stem, reproductive organs, and seedlings; special sections focus on vegetative propagation, and the morphology of grasses, orchids, and cacti. However, plants are dynamic organisms, constantly growing, changing, and becoming more elaborate, and understanding the development of a plant or plant part is as important as describing its final form. Part II focuses on how plants grow: bud development, the growth of reproductive organs, leaf arrangement, branching patterns, and the accumulation and loss of structures. This classic book, now revised and expanded to include the latest information on plant morphology, more than 1000 exquisite line drawings including 119 that are new to this edition, and nearly twice as many photographs as the previous edition, is remarkable for its user-friendly organization, high-quality illustrations, and extensive cross-referencing. Aimed at students of botany and horticulture, enthusiastic gardeners and amateur naturalists, it functions as an illustrated dictionary, a basic course in plant morphology, and an intriguing and enlightening book to dip into.

Orchid Biology: Reviews and Perspectives, X

2009-01-01

Tiiu Kull , Joseph Arditti , Sek Man Wong

STUDIES ON HYBRID STERILITY. II. LOCALIZATION OF STERILITY FACTORS IN DROSOPHILA PSEUDOOBSCURA HYBRIDS

1936-03-01

Th. Dobzhansky

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Feeding the ten billion: plants and population growth

1999-05-01

L. T. Evans

Avillage dies every week in Zimbabwe, where one in five adults suffers from HIV/AIDS, the sexuallytransmitted disease that strips the body of its immunity to infection.Each week, one thousand Zimbabweans … Avillage dies every week in Zimbabwe, where one in five adults suffers from HIV/AIDS, the sexuallytransmitted disease that strips the body of its immunity to infection.Each week, one thousand Zimbabweans die from AIDSinduced illnesses.More than two-thirds of all new AIDS cases in the world are reported from Africa, where more than 21 million people suffer.Across the developing world, which has 85% of all AIDS cases, the struggle against its spread receives a tiny portion-estimated at one-tenth-of the $2 billion that the world spends on HIV/AIDS prevention.

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The physiology of flowering

1981-01-01

Georges Bernier , Jean‐Marie Kinet , Roy M. Sachs

The physiology of flowering , The physiology of flowering , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی The physiology of flowering , The physiology of flowering , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

The physiology of flower bulbs

1993-01-01

A. de Hertogh , M. Le Nard

Adventitious root formation in cuttings

1989-10-01

Adventitious root formation in cuttings , Adventitious root formation in cuttings , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی Adventitious root formation in cuttings , Adventitious root formation in cuttings , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

The Genera of Flowering Plants

1966-01-01

H. K. Airy Shaw , J. Hutchinson

An Integrated System of Classification of Flowering Plants

1995-05-01

Rudolf Schmid , Arthur Cronquist

Plant propagation: Principles and practices

1990-08-01

Jean Semal

The Experimental Control of Plant Growth

1958-05-01

FRITZ W. WENT

The Standard Cyclopedia of Horticulture

1918-05-01

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The changing role of ornamental horticulture in alien plant invasions

2018-03-05

Mark van Kleunen , Franz Essl , Jan Pergl +7 more

The number of alien plants escaping from cultivation into native ecosystems is increasing steadily. We provide an overview of the historical, contemporary and potential future roles of ornamental horticulture in … The number of alien plants escaping from cultivation into native ecosystems is increasing steadily. We provide an overview of the historical, contemporary and potential future roles of ornamental horticulture in plant invasions. We show that currently at least 75% and 93% of the global naturalised alien flora is grown in domestic and botanical gardens, respectively. Species grown in gardens also have a larger naturalised range than those that are not. After the Middle Ages, particularly in the 18th and 19th centuries, a global trade network in plants emerged. Since then, cultivated alien species also started to appear in the wild more frequently than non-cultivated aliens globally, particularly during the 19th century. Horticulture still plays a prominent role in current plant introduction, and the monetary value of live-plant imports in different parts of the world is steadily increasing. Historically, botanical gardens - an important component of horticulture - played a major role in displaying, cultivating and distributing new plant discoveries. While the role of botanical gardens in the horticultural supply chain has declined, they are still a significant link, with one-third of institutions involved in retail-plant sales and horticultural research. However, botanical gardens have also become more dependent on commercial nurseries as plant sources, particularly in North America. Plants selected for ornamental purposes are not a random selection of the global flora, and some of the plant characteristics promoted through horticulture, such as fast growth, also promote invasion. Efforts to breed non-invasive plant cultivars are still rare. Socio-economical, technological, and environmental changes will lead to novel patterns of plant introductions and invasion opportunities for the species that are already cultivated. We describe the role that horticulture could play in mediating these changes. We identify current research challenges, and call for more research efforts on the past and current role of horticulture in plant invasions. This is required to develop science-based regulatory frameworks to prevent further plant invasions.

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The Evolution and Classification of Flowering Plants.

1989-04-01

John G. Packer , Arthur Cronquist

The Experimental Control of Plant Growth.

1958-07-01

P. W. Zimmerman , F. W. Went

An Integrated System of Classification of Flowering Plants.

1982-01-01

Lincoln Constance , Arthur Cronquist

The Evolution and Classification of Flowering Plants.

1989-04-01

Carl S. Keener , Arthur Cronquist

The evolution and classification of flowering plants , The evolution and classification of flowering plants , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی The evolution and classification of flowering plants , The evolution and classification of flowering plants , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

Patterns in Plant Development.

1974-07-01

Dominick V. Basile , Taylor A. Steeves , Ian M. Sussex

Preface Acknowledgements 1. Development in the vascular plants 2. Embryogenesis: beginnings of development 3. Analytical and experimental studies of embryo development 4. The structure of the shoot apex 5. Analytical … Preface Acknowledgements 1. Development in the vascular plants 2. Embryogenesis: beginnings of development 3. Analytical and experimental studies of embryo development 4. The structure of the shoot apex 5. Analytical studies of the shoot apex 6. Experimental investigations on the shoot apex 7. Organogenesis in the shoot: leaf origin and position 8. Organogenesis in the shoot: determination of leaves and branches 9. Organogenesis in the shoot: later stages of leaf development 10. Determinate shoots: thorns and flowers 11. The development of the shoot system 12. The root 13. Differentiation of the plant body: the origin of pattern 14. Differentiation of the plant body: the elaboration of pattern 15. Secondary growth: the vascular cambium 16. Secondary growth: experimental studies on the cambium 17. Alternative patterns of development Credits Author index Subject index.

TEMPORAL SUCCESSION AND SPATIAL HETEROGENEITY IN PHYTOPLANKTON

1958-12-31

Ramón Margalef

An Integrated System of Classification of Flowering Plants

1982-08-01

Aaron Goldberg , Arthur Cronquist

Anatomy Of The Monocotyledons

1995-09-21

C. R. Metcalfe

Abstract This volume provides a comprehensive account of the systematic vegatative anatomy of the plant family Iridaceae. The iris family includes several horticulturally important genera, such as Iris Crocus, Gladiolus … Abstract This volume provides a comprehensive account of the systematic vegatative anatomy of the plant family Iridaceae. The iris family includes several horticulturally important genera, such as Iris Crocus, Gladiolus and Freesia, and many others of potential horticultural value. The book contains much original information, and places it in the context of the taxonomy and relationships of the plants concerned. It also summarizes the relevant literature. Like its predecessors in the Anatomy of the Monocotyledons series, Volume VIII: Iridaceae will be an essential reference work for students and professionals in botany and horticulture.

The different forms of flowers on plants of the same species /

1877-01-01

Darwin Charles

continued.Linum grand iflorum, long-styled form utterly sterile with own-form pollen -Linnm perenne, torsion of the pistils in the long-styled form alone-Homostyled species of Linum-Pnlmonaria officinalis, singular difference in self-fertility between … continued.Linum grand iflorum, long-styled form utterly sterile with own-form pollen -Linnm perenne, torsion of the pistils in the long-styled form alone-Homostyled species of Linum-Pnlmonaria officinalis, singular difference in self-fertility between the English and German long-styled plants-Pnlmonaria angustifolia shown to he a distinct species, long-styled form completely self-sterile -Polygonum fagopyrum-Various other heterostyled genera -Kubiacese-Mitchella repens, fertility of the flowers in pairs -Houstonia-Faramea, remarkable difference in the pollen-grains of the two forms; torsion of the stamens in the short-styled form alone ; development not as yet perfect-The heterostyled structure in the several Rubiaceous genera not due to descent in common Page 81-136 CHAPTER IV.Heterostyled Teimoephic Plants.Lythrum salicaria-Description of the three forms-Their power and complex manner of fertilising one another-Eighteen different unions possible-Mid-styled form eminently feminine in nature -Lythrum Grjefferi likewise trimorphic-L.thymifolia dimor- phic-L.hyssopifolia homostyled-Nesa3a verticillata trimorphic -Lagerstroemia, nature doubtful-Oxalis, trimorphic species of -0.Valdiviana-0.Eegnelli, the illegitimate unions quite barren-0.speciosa-0.sensitiva-Homostyled species of Oxalis -Pontederia, the one monocotyledonous genus known to include heterostyled species

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Early Flower Development in Arabidopsis

1990-08-01

David Smyth , John L. Bowman , Elliot M. Meyerowitz

Flowering Plants of the World

1994-05-01

Rudolf Schmid , V. H. Heywood

Flowering Plants

1974-12-31

G. Ledyard Stebbins

Abscisic acid : physiology and biochemistry

1991-01-01

W. J. Davies , H. G. Jones

Abscisic acid physiology and biochemistry , Abscisic acid physiology and biochemistry , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی Abscisic acid physiology and biochemistry , Abscisic acid physiology and biochemistry , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

Prodromus systematis naturalis regni vegetabilis

1968-01-01

Augustin Pyramus de Candolle

Prodromus systematis naturalis regni vegetabilis , Prodromus systematis naturalis regni vegetabilis , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی Prodromus systematis naturalis regni vegetabilis , Prodromus systematis naturalis regni vegetabilis , مرکز فناوری اطلاعات و اطلاع رسانی کشاورزی

Effect of Foliar Application of Different Organic Liquid Formulation on Growth of Black Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.)

2025-06-25

Ngurang Gagung , Kasinam Doruk , Lipi Rina +1 more | Journal of Scientific Research and Reports

A present investigation was carried out during the Kharif Season of 2024 at Himalayan University farm, Jollang, Itanagar, to determine the response of Jeevamrut fertilizer on growth of black sesame … A present investigation was carried out during the Kharif Season of 2024 at Himalayan University farm, Jollang, Itanagar, to determine the response of Jeevamrut fertilizer on growth of black sesame (Sesamum indicum L.) The experiment was outlined in a Randomized Block Design (RBD) with nine treatments and three replication. The treatment included combination jeevamrut and Panchgavy. The study recorded significance difference among treatments in terms of plant height, leaf length, and number of leaf, dry weight and fresh weight of plant at 30, 60 and 90 DAS. The result revealed that the treatment T4 (Foliar Spray Jeevamrut @ 2.5% + Foliar Spray Panchgavya @ 5%) was found to be best treatment for obtaining maximum plant height, leaf length, number of leaf, dry weight and fresh weight, this indicating the combined effect of jeevamrut fertilizer on black sesame.

Effects of citric acid, ascorbic acid, and polyvinylpyrrolidone in overcoming medium browning during micropropagation of Phalaenopsis ‘univivace’

2025-06-25

B. G. Kang , Ye-Won Kim , Hosakatte Niranjana Murthy +5 more | Horticulture Environment and Biotechnology

Interspecific hybridization of miniature roses and inheritance of some traits in progeny

2025-06-24

Ezgi Doğan Meral , Soner Kazaz , Tuğba Kılıç | Horticulture Environment and Biotechnology

Abstract The low germination rate and poor seed set contribute to the low rose breeding success. The study aimed to assess the hybridization performance of miniature roses and the qualitative … Abstract The low germination rate and poor seed set contribute to the low rose breeding success. The study aimed to assess the hybridization performance of miniature roses and the qualitative and quantitative traits of the progeny. In the study twelve different commercial miniature pot rose varieties, an old garden rose species (Halfeti Rose, Rosa odorata Louis XIV), and two different commercial cut rose cultivars of Rosa × hybrida species (First Red, Myrna) were used as plant material. 36 different hybrid combinations were created and 850 hybridizations were performed. The average number of seeds per fruit was 9.48 and the average seed germination rate was 15.81%. Morphological characterization, including the number of flowers, flower diameter, plant height, flower and leaf color, and scent, was performed on 236 F 1 genotypes. Although miniature rose × cut rose had a pre-pollination barriers, no pre-pollination barrier was observed in miniature rose × Halfeti rose combinations, and F 1 genotypes obtained from this combination showed some superior characteristics such as plant height, number of flowers and characteristic scent compared to other combinations. In addition, the progenies exhibited dwarf characteristics in terms of plant height and flower size, which were influenced by the maternal parent. Fragrant genotypes were obtained, and a significant diversity in color was observed.

Light, temperature, and floral preservative effects on postharvest longevity of perennial flax ( <i>Linum</i> spp.) cut flowers

2025-06-23

Elizabeth A. Goodman , Neil O. Anderson , Cindy B. S. Tong | The Journal of Horticultural Science and Biotechnology

Exploring the potential of lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) in India: Challenges, opportunities and future prospects in floriculture

2025-06-23

V R Subash , C.S. Ravindran , A Beaulah +2 more | Plant Science Today

Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum), commonly known as Prairie Gentian or Texas Bluebell, is among the top ten popular cut flowers globally. The plant originates from the grasslands of North America. Lisianthus … Lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum), commonly known as Prairie Gentian or Texas Bluebell, is among the top ten popular cut flowers globally. The plant originates from the grasslands of North America. Lisianthus is admired for its wide colour range, long vase life and suitability for cut flowers and potted plants. However, despite its global popularity, lisianthus cultivation poses several challenges, including light and temperature sensitivities, susceptibility to rosetting, nutrition management issues, seed propagation difficulties and postharvest handling concerns. Pests and diseases also present serious threats to flower production and protection. Effective management strategies involve using light spectra for improved germination, maintaining balanced nutrient levels and implementing pest and disease control measures. Emerging technologies, such as genetic improvements for disease resistance and heat tolerance and protected cultivation methods like soilless culture and greenhouse automation, contribute to better flower growth, yield and quality. Therefore, successful lisianthus cultivation requires innovation in breeding technology, production methods and postharvest treatments to enhance its potential in the floriculture industry. Efficient marketing and optimal harvesting practices are essential for extending postharvest longevity and maintaining flower quality. Understanding these characteristics, this review is crucial for improving the sustainability and profitability of lisianthus (Eustoma grandiflorum) cultivation worldwide.

Assessment of nutritional and phytochemical quality in newly developed sweet pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) hybrids compared to check varieties

2025-06-23

Abdullah Al Kafi , Jannatul Ferdousi , Md. Iqbal Hossain +2 more | Discover Plants.

Enhancing in vitro propagation of Melissa officinalis L.: Assessing the role of plant growth regulators as a pathway to sustainable production

2025-06-21

Mologadi B. Mabotja , Adeyemi O. Aremu , Karel Doležal +2 more | Industrial Crops and Products

Response of Various Pinching Levels on Growth and Flowering of Annual Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium L.) cv. Local in Bhubaneswar, Odisha Condition

2025-06-20

Subhendu Jena , C. R. Mohanty , Mausumi Mohanty +2 more | Asian Research Journal of Agriculture

The Present study highlights the response of various pinching levels on growth and flowering of Annual Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium) cv. Local in Bhubaneswar, Odisha condition. Among different crop management practices … The Present study highlights the response of various pinching levels on growth and flowering of Annual Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum coronarium) cv. Local in Bhubaneswar, Odisha condition. Among different crop management practices to increase production and quality of various annual flowers including annual chrysanthemum, cultural manipulation of growth and flowering through proper pinching mechanism assumes greater significance. The experiment was conducted following Factorial Randomized Block Design consisting of two factors viz., spacing and pinching as treatments. In this study three levels of pinching viz., P0 (No pinching), P1 (Single pinching i.e. 30 days after transplanting) & P2 (Double pinching i.e. 30 and 45 days after transplanting) as treatments under each main plot treatment were included which were replicated thrice. Among three different levels of pinching tried, parameters like weight of individual flower was observed to be maximum under no pinching (P0) treatment. However, plants took minimum time for 50 % flowering under this pinching treatment. Besides, plants receiving no pinching treatment exhibited poor performances with respect to several growth and flowering parameters. Numbers of primary branches per plant, weight of flowers per plant, weight of flowers per plot as well as per hectare were found to be lowest under this treatment (P0). On the other hand several growth and flowering parameters were improved under this pinching treatment. Parameters like plant spread, number of primary branches, weight of flowers per plant, weight of flowers per plot as well as per hectare were observed to be maximum under this double pinching treatment. Besides, flowering parameters like 50 % flowering were maximum delayed under this pinching treatment. Since the ultimate aim of any crop production programme is to maximize the yield through an ideal crop management practices, in the present investigation it was found that adoption double pinching, once after 30 days and again after 45 days of planting was most suitable practice for maximizing flower yield in annual chrysanthemum cv. Local which may be recommended to the flower growers for its commercial cultivation in and around Bhubaneswar.

Aesthetic Flora of Andhra Pradesh: A Study on Wild Ornamental Floristic Diversity

2025-06-20

Praveena Naidu | International Journal for Research in Applied Science and Engineering Technology

A significant component of floristic variation, ornamental plants enhance and elevate our surroundings. They improve the estate's economic worth, give life a more optimistic outlook, and heighten feelings of happiness. … A significant component of floristic variation, ornamental plants enhance and elevate our surroundings. They improve the estate's economic worth, give life a more optimistic outlook, and heighten feelings of happiness. Environmentalists, ecologists, and horticulturists have been campaigning for the introduction of new wild ornamental plants (WOPs) in an effort to increase their survival rate and reduce maintenance expenses. Ornamental plants offer psychological, spiritual, and medical advantages in addition to being a source of greenery. All of the cultivated decorative plants were selected and bred from "wild" plants. The use of wild ornamental plants in sustainable landscaping and xeriscaping can be successful by virtue of their aesthetic appeal, ability to preserve resources and maintain environmental stability, low water consumption, fewer requirements for pesticides and other chemical inputs, suitability for protecting important wildlife habitats, and lower maintenance and cost. In all, 126 angiosperm species from 41 families were assessed for their potential as wild ornamentals in Andhra Pradesh. The largest genus is Ipomoea which has 10 species, while the largest family is Convolvulaceae followed by Fabaceae with 20 sps and 19 species respectively. White is the predominant colour with 32 species followed by pink with 19 species. This paper addresses the floristic variety of Andhra Pradesh's native WOPs.

The characteristics and nutrient sources of flower bud differentiation in <i>Styrax japonicus</i>

2025-06-20

Zemao Liu , Lihong Zheng , Han Chao +1 more | Plant Biosystems - An International Journal Dealing with all Aspects of Plant Biology

An Insight into the Role of Plant Growth Regulators in the Mitigation of Abiotic Stresses

2025-06-17

Sajad Hussain Shah , Mohammad Mobin | CRC Press eBooks

Towards control of flowering time of Protea cynaroides (L.) L. cv. Arctic Ice through studies of its bimodal inflorescence initiation and phenology

2025-06-16

Naomi Naudé , Caroline J. O’Brien , E.-L. Louw +2 more | South African Journal of Botany

Effect of Plant Growth Regulators on Flower Yield and Shelf Life of Gaillardia

2025-06-13

Umesh Kumar Yadu , M. S. Paikra , Dhan Pal Singh +2 more | International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

To assess the impact of plant growth regulators (PGRs) on flower yield and quality of Gaillardia, an experiment was carried out at Pt. Kishori Lal Shukla College of Horticulture and … To assess the impact of plant growth regulators (PGRs) on flower yield and quality of Gaillardia, an experiment was carried out at Pt. Kishori Lal Shukla College of Horticulture and Research Station, Rajnandgaon (C.G.) during the 2022-2023. Thirteen treatments comprising different concentrations of GA₃ (100 ppm, 200 ppm, 250 ppm), NAA (100 ppm, 150 ppm, 200 ppm), CCC (500 ppm, 750 ppm, 1000 ppm), MH (50 ppm, 100 ppm, 150 ppm) and control (Distilled water) were laid out in a randomized block design with three replications. Application of different plant growth regulators was done at 30, 45 and 60 days after transplanting (DAT). Results revealed that foliar application of GA₃ 100 ppm significantly enhanced flower diameter (66.35 mm), number of flowers/plant (77.66), flower yield per plant (177.50 g), flower yield/plot (4.43 kg), flower yield/hectare (14.76 t/ha) and flowering duration (78.90 days) and shelf life (42 hrs). These findings suggest that GA₃ at 100 ppm is most effective in improving flowering, yield parameters and shelf life of Gaillardia.

Valorization of Tagetes erecta L. Leaves to Obtain Polyphenol-Rich Extracts: Impact of Fertilization Practice, Phenological Plant Stage, and Extraction Strategy

2025-06-13

Narda Mejía-Resendiz , Martha‐Estrella García‐Pérez , Gina Rosalinda De Nicola +5 more | Agronomy

Tagetes erecta L. is an ornamental crop known for its medicinal qualities. Large amounts of waste are produced in the commercial usage of T. erecta flowers, including leaves that could … Tagetes erecta L. is an ornamental crop known for its medicinal qualities. Large amounts of waste are produced in the commercial usage of T. erecta flowers, including leaves that could be used to develop new eco-friendly phenolic extracts with additional value for the food industry. To maximize the phenol content in the leaf extracts, this study used a Box–Behnken design with Response Surface Methodology, considering three extraction methods (Soxhlet distillation, heat, and vacuum-assisted extraction), three cropping practices (without fertilizer, chemical fertilizer, and vermicompost), and three phenological stages (plants without buds, with buds, and in flower). Extracts from plants fertilized with vermicompost (Eisenia foetida, 10 t ha−1), collected during the blossoming stage and extracted via Soxhlet distillation, exhibited the highest phenol content (25.66 mg GAE/g). Further chemical characterization of the optimized extract (UV-Vis, UV-fluorescence, FTIR, GC-MS, HPLC) confirmed the occurrence of polyphenols in the extract, including quercetin, chlorogenic, gallic, p-coumaric, 3-hydroxycinnamic, and caffeic acids. This underscores the significance of T. erecta leaf residues as a valuable source of bioactive molecules, highlighting the importance of integrating agricultural practices and chemical extraction methods to enhance the phenolic content in leaf extracts from this species.

Effects of Different Cultivation Facilities and Planting Densities on Tomato Seedling Production

2025-06-13

Haoyu Zhang , Miao Chen , Cuifang Zhu +4 more | HortScience

Plant factories with precise control systems create a stable microenvironment, making them essential for cultivating stronger, more uniform seedlings needed for high-quality production. Among the various factors influencing seedling quality, … Plant factories with precise control systems create a stable microenvironment, making them essential for cultivating stronger, more uniform seedlings needed for high-quality production. Among the various factors influencing seedling quality, planting density plays a critical role as a key management practice. To explore this relationship, the combined effects of cultivation facilities and planting densities on tomato ( Solanum lycopersicum L.) seedlings were investigated in this study. Two facilities were compared: a plant factory with artificial light (PFAL) and a glasshouse with natural light (GHNL). The results revealed that the specific leaf area, health index, ratio of dry weight to fresh weight, and radiation use efficiency (RUE) were predominantly affected by planting density, whereas plant height, leaf area, chlorophyll content, and epicotyl and hypocotyl lengths were mainly influenced by the cultivation facilities. The stem diameter was minimally affected by these conditions. The epicotyl and hypocotyl lengths were significantly greater in the GHNL, while the stem diameter remained unchanged. Seedlings grown in the GHNL had a higher fresh weight, but similar dry weight compared with those grown in the PFAL, with the lowest leaf-to-stem weight ratio observed in the GHNL for both fresh and dry weights. Among treatments, natural light with low planting density (NL, 80 seedlings per tray) produced the highest dry weight, whereas artificial light with high planting density (AH, 240 seedlings per tray) resulted in the lowest. Both the health index and the ratio of dry weight to fresh weight were enhanced with low planting density. The PFAL significantly increased the chlorophyll and carotenoid levels. Furthermore, the RUE of seedlings with high planting density was significantly greater than seedlings with low planting density. The combination of a higher planting density and the PFAL appears to offer certain benefits for seedling production, including graft suitability and production costs.

Plant chimera and its management for the floriculture industry

2025-06-09

S. K. Datta | Journal of Floriculture and Landscaping

In the floriculture industry, there is always a demand and necessity for new varieties. This industry has prospered due to science-based techniques and a steady supply of improved plant materials … In the floriculture industry, there is always a demand and necessity for new varieties. This industry has prospered due to science-based techniques and a steady supply of improved plant materials and new varieties. A massive amount of literature has been accumulated on developing new ornamental varieties. Bud sports and induced mutations are well-established methods for crop improvement and have played a major role in developing many new flower color/shape mutant varieties in ornamentals. But the main bottleneck is that in both the methods mutation appears as a chimera and isolation of such chimeras is a great challenge. The use of plant chimera in the floriculture industry is an ancient but innovative subject. A novel in vitro technique (tissue culture) has been standardized for managing such chimeric tissues through direct shoot regeneration. The prime intention of this write-up is to evaluate management techniques for chimera to develop new varieties for the floriculture trade. The technique will enrich the floriculture industry with new varieties through the retrieval of chimeric tissues.

Synergistic Effects of Biofertilizers and Chemical Fertilizers on Yield and Nutritional Quality of Greenhouse-Grown Lettuce

2025-06-09

Gökhan Uçar , Murat Şimşek , Volkan Topçu +3 more | Horticultural Studies

This study investigates the impact of biofertilizers, chemical fertilizers, and their combined application on lettuce yield and nutrition. A randomized block design experiment was conducted in a greenhouse, comparing control, … This study investigates the impact of biofertilizers, chemical fertilizers, and their combined application on lettuce yield and nutrition. A randomized block design experiment was conducted in a greenhouse, comparing control, chemical fertilizer (CF), Bio Veria (BF1), Bacillus Mix (BF2), CF+BF1, and CF+BF2 treatments. Results showed that combined applications of CF+BF1 and CF+BF2 significantly increased lettuce fresh weight by 56% and 61%, respectively, and dry weight by 80% and 112% compared to the control. The CF+BF2 treatment achieved the highest yield at 34.6 t ha-1, a 61% improvement over the control and a 28% increase compared to CF alone. Furthermore, the mixture treatments demonstrated the highest nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and calcium (Ca) contents in lettuce leaves. Specifically, CF+BF2 had the highest N content, a 29% improvement over the control and a 20% increase over CF. The CF+BF1 treatment resulted in a 54% improvement in P content over the control and a 21% increase over CF. The CF+BF2 treatment also produced a 54% improvement in Ca content over the control and a 25% increase over CF. The integrated application of biofertilizers and chemical fertilizers significantly improved lettuce yield and nutritional content, highlighting the potential of biofertilizers containing multi-species in optimizing lettuce production.

Wild Vegetables of the Family Acanthaceae

2025-06-09

Ganesh Chandrakant Nikalje , Apurva Chonde , Sudhakar Srivastava +1 more | BENTHAM SCIENCE PUBLISHERS eBooks

The Acanthaceae, also known as the acanthus family, is a large and diverse group of flowering plants consisting of almost 250 genera and about 2,500 species. Some Acanthaceae plants are … The Acanthaceae, also known as the acanthus family, is a large and diverse group of flowering plants consisting of almost 250 genera and about 2,500 species. Some Acanthaceae plants are good sources of essential vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, C, K, calcium, iron, and potassium. At the same time, some are good sources of essential fatty acids, including omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids. However, the presence of Cystoliths (calcium carbonate crystals) is a characteristic feature of this family. At high concentrations, it can irritate the digestive system and potentially reduce nutrient absorption in high quantities. (Gabel et al., 2020).

Effect of organic and inorganic nutrient sources on yield attributes of African marigold

2025-06-05

M. Rai , Krishna Dahal , Khem Raj Ghimire +5 more | International Journal of Agriculture Environment and Food Sciences

Marigold holds significant cultural and religious importance, making them widely cultivated flowers in Nepal. However, its yield remains comparatively low due to the loss of nutrients through leaching and volatilization, … Marigold holds significant cultural and religious importance, making them widely cultivated flowers in Nepal. However, its yield remains comparatively low due to the loss of nutrients through leaching and volatilization, which diminishes nutrient availability and soil fertility. This study aimed to identify an appropriate nutrient source for higher flower yield in marigolds while ensuring sustainable soil health by providing essential nutrients to the soil. For this, a field experiment was conducted in Biratnagar, Morang, Nepal in a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with four replications and five treatments. The treatments include Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (T1), 75% Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (T2), 125% Recommended Dose of Fertilizers (T3), Poultry Manure (T4) and Vermicompost (T5). Vermicompost (T5) demonstrated superior performance, with the tallest plants (19.25 cm at 24 DAT, and 58.48 cm at 69 DAT), the highest fresh flower weight (7.4 g), and maximum flower yield (12.54 t ha-1). Similarly, T2 (75% RDF) resulted in significantly taller plants (52.88 cm) at 54 DAT. T3 (125% RDF) promoted highest number of branches (17.53) at 54 DAT. T1 had the thinnest stem diameter at 24 DAT, whereas other treatments were on par with each other. No significant differences were observed at days to first flowering. Vermicompost was observed as the most effective nutrient source, which significantly improved the growth and yield of marigold when compared to poultry manure and chemical fertilizers. Hence, the farmers in Biratnagar Metropolitan City are recommended to use vermicompost for higher and sustainable yield, along with sustainable soil health.

Enhancing the Growth and Chemical Composition of Cardoon Plant by Fertilization with Azolla, Mycorrhizae, Chitosan, and EDTA-Zinc

2025-06-02

Amaal Heikal , Rania Saber Yuosef | Egyptian Journal of Botany

Effect of pre-storage pulsing on the vase life of Tuberose (Polianthes tuberosa L.) cv. Calcutta Double

2025-06-01

Kumari Maya Sinha , RS Dhua , PK Tiwari +1 more | International Journal of Research in Agronomy

The effect of spraying alpha-tociferol and the amino acid Phenylalanine on the vegetative and floral growth of Mirabilis Jalapa L.

2025-06-01

Falah H. Hussein , Rasha Rasha Kazim , Haider Subaih Shanu Haider Subaih Shanu | University of Thi-Qar Journal of agricultural research

The experiment was conducted in the fabric shade of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering - College of Agriculture - University of Basra, Karma Ali site, during the agricultural … The experiment was conducted in the fabric shade of the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Engineering - College of Agriculture - University of Basra, Karma Ali site, during the agricultural season 2023-2024. The seeds were planted on 10/15/2023 directly in two plastic anvils with a capacity of 5 kg per kilo, with three seeds in each anvil. After germination and the appearance of true leaves, the plants were thinned and only one plant remained. The experiment included studying the effect of two factors: spraying the amino acid Phenylalanine at four concentrations: comparison (spraying with distilled water) and spraying with the amino acid Phenylalanine at a concentration of 50 mg. L-1, 100 mg. L-1, and 150 mg. L-1, and spraying with Alpha-Tocopherol at four concentrations: comparison (spraying with distilled water), 50 mg. L-1, and 100 mg. L-1 and 150 mg L-1. The study showed that the plants sprayed with alpha-tocopherol and the amino acid Phenylalanine at a concentration of 150 mg L-1 were significantly superior to the other two concentrations in most of the studied traits, such as plant height (cm), number of leaves (leaf/plant-1), leaf area (cm2), number of branches (branch/plant-1), number of flowers (flower/plant-1), leaf content of total soluble carbohydrates (mg/100 gm-1 fresh weight), leaf content of mineral elements, percentage of nitrogen (%), percentage of potassium (%), percentage of phosphorus (%).

Effect of Iron and Boron on Growth, Flowering and Corm Characters in Gladiolus cv. Malaviya Shatabdi

2025-05-31

Devendra Kumar , Anjana Sisodia , Ajay Singh +2 more | International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

A study was conducted to determine the optimal iron and boron dosage for enhancing growth, flowering and corm yield in gladiolus (Gladiolus spp. cv. Malaviya Shatabdi). The experiment took place … A study was conducted to determine the optimal iron and boron dosage for enhancing growth, flowering and corm yield in gladiolus (Gladiolus spp. cv. Malaviya Shatabdi). The experiment took place at the Horticulture Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, during 2023-24. The treatments included a control (distilled water) and varying concentrations of iron and boron, applied as foliar sprays at 3rd and 6th leaf stage. The results demonstrated that the combined application of 0.2% B + 0.4% Fe significantly improved plant growth, flowering and corm yield parameters. This treatment results in the highest sprouts count per hill (3.63), compared to the control (2.07). Additionally, plants treated with 0.2% B + 0.4% Fe exhibited the tallest plant height (55.21 cm), length of longest leaf (51.81 cm), days to spike emergence, days to opening of 1st and last floret, diameter of 1st and last floret, length of 1st and last floret, number of florets per spike, total flowering duration and spike length. Similarly, corm production was also significantly influenced by Fe and B applications. Maximum weight of cormel per hill (3.03 g), number of corms per hill (3.68) and maximum diameter of corm (40.26 mm) were recorded with 0.2% B + 0.4% Fe. whereas, the control yielded the lowest. These findings suggest that foliar application of 0.2% B + 0.4% Fe optimizes vegetative growth, floral attributes and corm yield in gladiolus cv. Malaviya Shatabdi.

Effect of Trichoderma, Organic Manure and Inorganic Fertilizer on Growth, Flowering and Post-harvest Parameters in Rose cv. Top Secret

2025-05-31

Mandeep Singh , Ajay Singh , Anjana Sisodia +2 more | International Journal of Plant & Soil Science

The present investigation was conducted from 2023 to 2025 at the Horticulture Research Farm and Post-harvest Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, featuring nine … The present investigation was conducted from 2023 to 2025 at the Horticulture Research Farm and Post-harvest Laboratory, Department of Horticulture, Institute of Agricultural Sciences, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, featuring nine nutrient treatments that included various combinations of farmyard manure (FYM), vermicompost and recommended fertilizer doses (RDF). These were divided into two groups, viz., Trichoderma inoculated plants and Trichoderma uninoculated plants, to assess their effects on growth, flowering and postharvest quality of rose cv. Top Secret, under open ventilated polyhouse conditions. The experiment was conducted using a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with nine different treatments, each replicated five times. The treatments included: T1 (100% RDF), T2 (100% FYM), T3 (100% Vermicompost), T4 (75% FYM + 25% Vermicompost), T5 (50% FYM + 50% Vermicompost), T6 (25% FYM + 75% Vermicompost), T7 (50% FYM + 50% RDF), T8 (50% Vermicompost + 50% RDF) and T9 (Control, no fertilizer), each examine with and without Trichoderma inoculation. Significant differences were recorded across all measured parameters. The maximum plant height (107.08 cm) and the highest number of leaves (189.76) were found in T7 with Trichoderma inoculated and flower production (27.69 flowers/plant) was also in the same. Early bud initiation (26.14 days), the longest vase life (16.12 days) occurred in T7 with Trichoderma inoculation and the highest anthocyanin content (620.66 mg/100g) occurred in T3 with Trichoderma inoculation. These findings suggest that integrated nutrient management using a combination of organic and inorganic fertilizers, along with Trichoderma, can significantly enhance the growth, flowering and postharvest quality of rose cv. Top Secret under protected cultivation.

Plant species richness of perennial flower strips on arable land is affected by seed diversity, provenance and seeding density

2025-05-31

Franziska Katharina Mück , Katharina Strobl , Sara D. Leonhardt +1 more | Agriculture Ecosystems & Environment

Green Synthesis of Nanoparticles from Flower Extracts: Innovative Applications in Floriculture

2025-05-30

Shubhra Tiwari , A.P. Pooja , Gaurav Sharma +1 more | Archives of Current Research International

This review explores about green synthesis of nanoparticles from flower extracts. Green synthesis has gathered significant attention as an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach for the synthesis of a variety … This review explores about green synthesis of nanoparticles from flower extracts. Green synthesis has gathered significant attention as an environmentally friendly and sustainable approach for the synthesis of a variety of nanomaterials including, metal/metal oxide nanoparticles and bioinspired materials. Flowers are rich in secondary compounds like pigments, volatile molecules which add to fragrance and hold substantial importance predominantly in the context of disease treatment through 'Pushpa Ayurveda' or floral therapy. These phytochemicals from flowers act as efficient reducing and stabilizing agents and offer a unique medium for synthesizing a variety of metal and metal oxide nanoparticles, including gold, silver, copper, zinc, iron, and cadmium. This synthesis process typically occurs at ambient temperatures, making it environmentally friendly and free from the production of toxic by-products. Nanoparticles thus formed can be used to carry ethylene action inhibitors, control the growth and development of microorganisms and to introduce a new generation of packaging material that controls gases and harmful UV rays, while increasing strength, quality and packaging appearance. Furthermore, there are several examples of nanoparticles extracted from bougainvillea that are used in cosmetic industries, in the field of biomedical science, silver NP synthesized from Hymenocallis littoralis exhibits strong antimicrobial properties, making them useful in treating infections and enhancing the effectiveness of antibiotics. Gold nanoparticles derived from Hibiscus rosa-sinensis are utilized in targeted drug delivery and photothermal therapy for cancer treatment. Thus, Flower-derived nanoparticles find applications in biomedical science, offering health benefits, nanoencapsulation, prolonged vase life for cut flowers, packaging, and diverse uses in various fields.