http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/2767 Search the Channel search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/simple-search http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3108 Title: Influence of different holding solutions on post-harvest behaviour of cut-flowers of Chrysanthemum <br/> <br/>Authors: Gupta, V N; Banerji, B K <br/> <br/>Abstract: Post-harvest manangement of cut-flowers is one of the important aspects of floriculture industry. Work is on progress to develop crop specific protocol of holding solutions to increase the vase life. Present article reports how different holding solutions affect the post-harvest quality of cut-flowers and what a grower can do to optimize their postharvest performance of cut-flowers. Eleven varieties of Chrysanthemum, developed by NBRI, Lucknow for cutflowers were selected for the present experiment and cut sprays were collected from field grown plants at uniform size and colour show stage. Sprays were kept in different holding solutions. Sucrose (2%) + AgN0₃ (25ppm) + citric acid (75ppm) and sucrose (2%) + 8HQC (500ppm) are recommended best holding solution for bud opening and increased vase life in Chrysanthemum. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 68-73 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3107 Title: Influence of auxins in regeneration of roots in the stem cuttings of multi-bracted Bougainvillea under intermittent mist <br/> <br/>Authors: Gupta, V N; Banerji, B K; Datta, S K <br/> <br/>Abstract: The semi-hardwood cuttings (15 cm length) were selected from healthy vigorous middle shoots of Bougainvillea cvs Los Banos Variegata and Cherry Blossom and treated with indole-3-butyric acid (IBA) and naphthalene acetic acid (NAA) solutions each at 0, 1000, 2000, 3000, 4000 and 5000 ppm by quick dip (10 sec.) method. The cuttings were planted in 15 cm earthen pots filled with sterilized coarse sand and kept under intermittent mist in glass roofed chamber for rooting in randomized block design with three replications. IBA at 4000 ppm induced maximum rooting (45.0%) and survival. (77.80%) in cv Los Banos Variegata and 75.0% rooting and 86.70% survival was recorded in cv Cherry Blossom. This concentration was also very helpful in producing greater number of roots and longer root length per rooted cutting than treatments with NAA in both the cultivars. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 58-63 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3106 Title: A study on economic analysis of Asiatic hybrid lily cultivation in Himachal Pradesh <br/> <br/>Authors: Singh, M K; Singh, Sukhjinder; Ram, Raja <br/> <br/>Abstract: Lilium which belongs to the family Liliaceae is the most important bulbous cut-flower crop. Among the different types of lily it was observed that there is the maximum demand for Asiatic hybrid lily cut flowers in the domestic flower market. In our country its cultivated area has increased in the last decade. Data of cost of cultivation of cut-flower crops are required for growers before they start the commercial cultivation of the flower crop. The paper aims to analyse the economic viability of Asiatic hybrid lily cultivation under 500m2 area. Every year, data were analysed and it was observed that there is the return of net income in the first and third year to the tune of Rs. 21513 and Rs. 265663, respectively by the sale of its flowers. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 47-53 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:59 GMT http://nopr.niscair.res.in/handle/123456789/3105 Title: Identification and conservation priorities of threatened plants of Vindhyan region <br/> <br/>Authors: Dubey, P C; Sikarwar, R L S; Khanna, K K; Saxena, R N; Tiwari, Arjun P <br/> <br/>Abstract: The plants have been used by men since ancient times for their various requirements such as food, medicine, fodder, fibre, gum, timber, fuel, agricultural equipments and for other economic activities. The human population has increased rapidly during the last 50 years and the necessities of men have also increased in the same ratio. Consequently, due to the indiscriminate cutting of forests, destruction of habitats and over exploitation of valuable plant species from the natural habitats, they are reduced to a critical stage. An extensive survey has been carried out in the forest area of Vindhyan region to find out the status of threatened plants as per the IUCN guidelines. The present work is described in this paper. <br/> <br/>Page(s): 16-3 Thu, 29 May 2008 22:58:59 GMT