Advances in Production Techniques of Tuberose
K. Kayalvizhi*
Dept. of Horticulture, Institute of Agriculture, TNAU, Kumulur (621 712), Tamil Nadu, India
A. Sankari
Department of Vegetable Science, HC & RI, TNAU, Coimbatore (643 001), Tamil Nadu, India
A. D. Ashok
Dept. of Horticulture, Institute of Agriculture, TNAU, Kumulur (621 712), Tamil Nadu, India
J. Ravi Varman
Dept. of Horticulture, Institute of Agriculture, TNAU, Kumulur (621 712), Tamil Nadu, India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Tuberose, Variety, Cultivation, Ratooning
Abstract
Tuberose is a monocot herbaceous perennial plant. It is mainly used as cut flower and loose flower. It is extensively cultivated in many sub-tropical and tropical parts of the world including India. It is native of Mexico and popularly known as Rajanigandha, derives its generic name from the greek word Polios, which means white or shining and anthos meaning a semi perennial bulbous plant. It is a half hardy plant with tuberous roots producing long spikes, bearing waxy white fragrant flowers which impregnate the atmosphere with their sweet fragrance. It is a crop which flowers profusely throughout the year. Due to the longer keeping quality of flower spikes, they are in great demand for making floral arrangement and bouquets in major cities of India. The cultivation practice of tuberose is more important and discussed in this paper.
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