Effect of Nitrogen and GA3 on growth and flowering behavior of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 84-87
Author(s):  
Himanshu Kumar ◽  
J Kumar ◽  
Pavitra Dev ◽  
Nathi Ram ◽  
Kaviraj .
Keyword(s):  
Foliar Application ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
University Campus ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Flower Diameter ◽  
African Marigold ◽  
Tagetes Erecta L ◽  
Horticultural Research

A field experiment was conducted to study the response of nitrogen and GA3 on growth and flowering behavior of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda at the Horticultural Research Farm, Department of Horticulture C. C. S. University Campus, Meerut (U.P.) in 2015. There were applied a total number of nine treatments and layout arranged in randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. Result indicated that soil application of nitrogen@100kg/ha with foliar application of GA3 @ 200ppm at 20 and 50 days after transplanting were found to be statistically significant and most beneficial in relation to plant height, primary branch, secondary branch, spread of plant, diameter in stem, flower diameter, number of flower per plant, fresh weight of flower per plant and yield of flower as compared to control and other treatments.

scholarly journals Effect of pinching and spacing on growth, flowering and yield of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) under semi-arid conditions of Haryana

2017 ◽  
Vol 9 (4) ◽  
pp. 2073-2078
Author(s):  
Sheena Nain ◽  
B. S. Beniwal ◽  
R. P. S. Dalal ◽  
Sonu Sheoran
Keyword(s):  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Flower Yield ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Flower Diameter ◽  
African Marigold ◽  
Tagetes Erecta L ◽  
Level Of Significance ◽  
Stalk Length

The present study was conducted at experimental orchard of Department of Horticulture, CCS Haryana Agricultural University, Hisar (Haryana), India with a view to optimize pinching time and spacing in African marigold for achieving better growth, flowering and yield. Design of the experiment was factorial Randomized Block Design with three replications. Experiment comprises of two levels of pinching (no pinching & pinching at 28 DAT i.e. Days After Transplanting) and three levels of spacing (40 x 40 cm, 40 x 30 cm & 30 x 30 cm) in all possible combinations. Maximum number of branches/plant (12.11), plant spread (63.59 cm), fresh weight of plant (358.79 g), number of buds/plant, duration of flowering (53.95 days), number of flowers/plant (54.54), stalk length and flower yield/plant (403.68 g) and flower yield/hectare (33.33 t) were significantly recorded in plants pinched at 28 DAT at 5% level of significance, whereas, maximum plant height (73.52 cm), flower diameter (6.38 cm), fresh weight of flower (8.93 g) was obtained in un-pinched plants. In case of spacing, maximum plant spread (64.01 cm), primary branches/plant (11.42), fresh weight of plant (370.20 g), number of buds/plant, number of flowers/plant (51.43), duration of flowering (53.98 days), flower diameter (6.42 cm), fresh weight of flower (9.03 g), flower yield/plant (460.42 g) was recorded at 40 x 40 cm, whereas, maximum plant height (71.76 cm), stalk length, flower yield/hectare (36.34 t) was observed with 30 x 30 cm. Results revealed that plants pinched at 28 DAT with widest spacing (40 x 40 cm) were found best for better growth, flowering and yield of African marigold.

scholarly journals Studies on Response of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta) to NPK, Humic Acid and Zinc Sulphate in Red and Lateritic Soils of Jhargarm District of West Bengal

2020 ◽  
pp. 49-54
Author(s):  
S. Das ◽  
F. H. Rahman ◽  
T. Sengupta ◽  
K. Nag
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Zinc Sulphate ◽  
West Bengal ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Growth And Yield ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Flower Diameter ◽  
African Marigold

A field experiment was carried out at Kapgari village of Jhargram district of West Bengal, to study the effects of NPK, humic acid and zinc sulphate on the growth and yield of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.), during the year 2018 and 2019. The experiment included three treatments with ten replications were designed in Randomized Block Design. First treatment (T1) was with the recommended doses of NPK (120: 120: 100 kg/ha). Second treatment (T2) was to apply  fertigation of 75% of the recommended doses in three splits whereas the third treatment (T3) was to apply fertigation of 75% of the recommended doses in five splits along with foliar application (30 and 45 days after planting) of humic acid (0.2%) and Zinc Sulphate (0.2%). Results revealed that the plants treated with T3 found to have maximum plant height (67.6 cm), plant spread (45.2 cm2) and number of branches per plant (27.2) as well as the number of flowers plant-1 (21.7), flower diameter (5.4 cm), individual flower weight (6.6 g) and yield of flower (230.6 q/ha) were also found highest by applying the same.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF ORGANIC AND MICRO NUTRIENTS ON CERTAIN GROWTH AND FLOWER YIELD OF AFRICAN MARIGOLD (TAGETES ERECTA L.) CV. BENZ TALL.

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (Suppliment-1) ◽  
pp. 2038-2040
Author(s):  
M. Mohana ◽  
R. Sureshkumar ◽  
R. Sendhilnathan ◽  
M. Rajkumar ◽  
T.R. Barathkumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foliar Application ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Flower Yield ◽  
African Marigold ◽  
Tagetes Erecta L

scholarly journals PENGARUH KONSENTRASI NATRIUM METABISULFIT DAN LAMA PERENDAMAN TERHADAP KARAKTERISTIK BUBUK BUNGA KENIKIR (Tagetes erecta L.)

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 81
Author(s):  
Komang Adi Darmawan ◽  
Ni Made Wartini ◽  
Luh Putu Wrasiati
Keyword(s):  
Water Content ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Sodium Metabisulfite ◽  
Total Carotenoid ◽  
Soaking Time ◽  
Brightness Level ◽  
Randomized Block Design ◽  
Residue Levels ◽  
Tagetes Erecta L

Marigold powder can be used as natural orange dyes extract of marigold powder contain ?-carotene. The aim of this research was to investigate the effect of sodium metabisulfite (Na2S2O5) concentration and soaking time on the characteristics of marigold flower powder and determine the best treatment of the concentration of sodium metabisulphite (Na2S2O5) and soaking time to produce powdered marigold flowers. This research used factorial randomized block design with 2 factor experiments. The first factor is the concentration of sodium metabisulfite (Na2S2O5) which consists of 3 levels: 2000, 2500, and 3000 ppm. The second factor is the soaking time which consists of 3 levels: 10, 20, and 30 minutes. The results of research showed that the treatment of sodium metabisulfite (Na2S2O5) concentration take effect on water content, total carotenoid levels, brightness (L*), yellowish level (b*), and sulfite residue levels, but no effect to the level of redness (a*). The treatment of soaking time take effect on the levels of sulfite residues but no effect on water content, total carotenoid levels, brightness level (L*), yellowish level (b*), and redness level (a*). Soaking treatment in sodium metabisulfite (Na2S2O5) solution with a concentration of 2500 ppm and soaking time of 10 minutes, is the best treatment to produce marigold flower powder with the characteristics of water content 11,40%, total carotenoid levels of 18.91%, brightness level (L*) 44.19, redness level (a*) 63.80, yellowish level (b*) 56.86, and sulfite residue levels of 182.40 ppm. Keywords : Tagetes erecta L, sodium metabisulfite, carotenoid, color.

scholarly journals Effect of gibberellic acid on growth and flowering attributes of African marigold (Tagetes erecta) in inner terai of Nepal

2021 ◽  
Vol 4 (2) ◽  
pp. 134-147
Author(s):  
Samjhana Acharya ◽  
Bijay Ghimire ◽  
Suraj Gaihre ◽  
Krishna Aryal ◽  
Lal Bahadur Chhetri
Keyword(s):  
Gibberellic Acid ◽  
Field Experiment ◽  
Plant Height ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Maximum Diameter ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Fresh Weight ◽  
Basal Diameter ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
African Marigold

A field experiment was conducted at Bangaun, Lamahi-3, Dang, Nepal to study the effect of GA3 on growth and flowering attributes of African marigold (Tagetes erecta) in Inner Terai of Nepal. The experiment consists of three replications and 8 treatments and laid out in a randomized complete block design- consisting of various concentrations of GA3 viz. 0ppm, 50ppm, 100ppm, 150ppm, 200ppm, 250ppm, 300ppm, and 350ppm. Kolkata local variety of African marigold was tested. The study revealed that among different concentrations of GA3, 300ppm showed the tallest plant height (72.93cm) and the highest basal diameter (1.49cm). Maximum numbers of primary branches (3.11) and the greatest plant spread (32.11cm) were obtained from 250ppm; similarly, maximum numbers of secondary branches (13.80) were recorded in 350ppm. In the case of floral parameters both 100ppm and 350ppm recorded earlier days to 50% flowering (44.00 days each), days for 100% flowering was recorded almost similar in every treatment that sticks around 54 and 55 days, maximum diameter (5.370cm) of flowers were obtained from 50ppm, the greatest fresh weight (6.180g) was recorded in 350ppm, 250ppm showed a maximum number of flower per plant (104.13), similarly, a longer duration of flowering (58 days) was recorded in 300ppm. Among all treatments, the 250ppm level of GA3 was found to be most suitable in terms of production perspective.

Response of INM to Plant growth, Flower yield and Shelf life of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa Basanti Gainda

2016 ◽  
Vol 1 (01) ◽  
pp. 108-112
Author(s):  
Pushpendra Kumar ◽  
Vijay Kumar ◽  
Deepak Kumar
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Shelf Life ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Cost Ratio ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Flower Bud ◽  
Economic Point ◽  
Flower Yield ◽  
African Marigold ◽  
Tagetes Erecta L

The present investigation entitled “Effect of Integrated nutrient management (INM) on Plant growth, Flower yield and shelf life of African Marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) c.v. Pusa basanti” , was under taken at department of horticulture, during the year 2013-14. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with 13 treatments replicated thrice. The treatments comprised of FYM, vermicompost, poultry manure and bio- fertilizer (Azotobacter) with 25% RDF, 50% RDF and 75% RDF in different combinations including control (RDF). The results revealed that application of 75% RDF + 25% vermicompost (T2) produced significantly maximum plant height (76.77 cm), number of primary and secondary branches per plant (19.40, 33.47 respectively), number of leaves per plant (209.6), earliest in days to first flower bud initiation (50.07), days to first flowering (58.07) and days to 50% per cent flowering (62.87), Also number of flowers per plant (44.07), flower diameter (6.96 cm), flowering duration (54 days), average flower weight (8.52 g), flower yield per plant (375.42 g) and flower yield per plot (3.51 kg), flower yield per hectare (16.65 t) as compared to control and with application of 50% RDF + 50% vermicompost (T6) showed maximum shelf life (6.70 days) of flowers at room temperature. Economic point of view treatment T2 was found to be most economically viable in terms of gross return, net return and benefit cost ratio (2.52:1).

scholarly journals EFFECT OF ORGANIC MANURES AND FOLIAR APPLICATION OF FISH AMINO ACID ON VEGETATIVE GROWTH AND DRY MATTER PRODUCTION OF AFRICAN MARIGOLD (TAGETES ERECTA L.)

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (supplement 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
S. Sivasankar ◽  
P. Ilakkiya ◽  
S. Rameshkumar ◽  
C. Muruganandam ◽  
P. K . Karthikeyan
Keyword(s):  
Amino Acid ◽  
Vegetative Growth ◽  
Dry Matter ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Dry Matter Production ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Organic Manures ◽  
Matter Production ◽  
African Marigold ◽  
Tagetes Erecta L

African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) is one of the important commercial flower crop grown exclusively for their vibrant blooms. An experiment entitled “Effect of organic manures with foliar application of fish amino acid on growth and yield of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) was carried out in the department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University, Annamalainagar during (2018–2020). The twelve treatments includes organic inputs such as farmyard manure (25 t ha-1), vermicompost (5t ha-1), oilcake (2 t ha-1) along with foliar application of two levels of fish amino acid @ 2% and 4 % . The treatments were studied under randomized block design (RBD) with three replications. Among the twelve treatments, the performance of plants treated with (FYM @ 25t ha-1+ Vermicompost @ 5 t ha-1 + FAA @ 4%) resulted in superior plant height (63.42 cm), plant spread (54.31cm), number of primary branches (13.68), secondary branches (24.17) , number of leaves (154.86 ), dry matter production (118.23 g plant-1). Hence it is concluded that combined application of organic manures and fish amino acid had a good synergetic effect on vegetative growth of African marigold.

scholarly journals EFFECT OF FOLIAR APPLICATION OF ORGANIC AND MICRONUTRIENTS ON CERTAIN GROWTH AND PHYSIOLOGICAL CHARACTER OF AFRICAN MARIGOLD (TAGETES ERECTA L.) CV. BENZ TALL.

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (Suppliment-1) ◽  
pp. 2034-2037
Author(s):  
M. Mohana ◽  
R. Sureshkumar ◽  
R. Sendhilnathan ◽  
M . Rajkumar ◽  
T.R. Barathkumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Foliar Application ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Physiological Character ◽  
African Marigold ◽  
Tagetes Erecta L

scholarly journals Title Analyzing the Effect of Different Doses of Cycocel and Maleic Hydrazide on Growth and Flowering of Tagetes erecta L. cv. Pusa Narangi Gainda (African Marigold)

2020 ◽  
pp. 97-101
Author(s):  
Kefayatullah Wasiq ◽  
Satya Prakash ◽  
Bijendra Singh ◽  
Rajat Singh
Keyword(s):  
Maleic Hydrazide ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Uttar Pradesh ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Flower Bud ◽  
Flowering Duration ◽  
African Marigold ◽  
Tagetes Erecta L ◽  
Different Doses ◽  
Number Of Branches

An experiment was carried out to access the effect of different doses of Cycocel and Maleic hydrazide on growth and flowering of African marigold (Tagetes erecta L.) cv. Pusa narangi gainda at Horticultural Research Center (HRC) of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel University of Agriculture and Technology, Modipuram, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh during the year 2019-2020. The investigation was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with nine treatments and three replications. The results indicated that among the treatments, minimum plant height with the application of MH 250 ppm (57.03 cm), plant spread of east to west (45.17 cm), plant spread north to south (46.40 cm), the number  of branches per plant (37.61), Days taken to first flower bud initiation (54.60 days), days has taken to opening of first flower (67.21 days), days have taken to opening of 50% flowering (83.72 days), duration of flowering (78.22 days), The study revealed that the number of branches and flowering duration significant higher than control and other treatment the height of plant also decrease.

scholarly journals RESPONSE OF PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS ON THE GROWTH, FLOWERING AND YIELD ATTRIBUTES OF AFRICAN MARIGOLD (TAGETES ERECTA. L)

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (no 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Kousika. S ◽  
Ajish Muraleedharan ◽  
K. Sha ◽  
P.K. karthikeyan ◽  
C. Praveen Sampath Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Plant Growth ◽  
Plant Growth Regulators ◽  
Growth Regulators ◽  
Foliar Application ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Tagetes Erecta ◽  
Herbaceous Plant ◽  
Flower Bud ◽  
Yield Attributes ◽  
African Marigold

Tagetes is a genus of annual, perennial or herbaceous plant in the family Asteraceae. Most of the species have pinnate green leaves. Blooms are naturally occurring in golden, orangeyellow, and white colour, often with maroon highlights. Floral heads are 4 to 6 cm in diameter, generally with both ray florets and disc florets. The present study was conducted at the post graduate research laboratory at Department of Horticulture, Faculty of Agriculture, Annamalai University to find out the “Effect of plant growth regulators on flowering and yield of African marigold (Tagetes erecta Linn)”. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications. There were ten treatments, viz., GA3 100 ppm, GA3 200 ppm and GA3 300 ppm, NAA 100 ppm, NAA 200 ppm, NAA 300 ppm, Ethrel 50 ppm, Ethrel 100 ppm, and Ethrel 150 ppm and control. Among the growth regulators tried, GA3 200 ppm as foliar application on 30 and 60 days after transplanting registered the highest values for plant characters like plant height (47.1 cm), number of branches ( 35.1), days taken to first flower bud appearance (39.3 days), days taken to flower opening (37.6 days), longevity of flower (11.17 days), stalk length (12.1 cm), diameter of flower (7.8 cm), number of flowers per plant (40.3), weight of the single flower (9.1 g), yield of flowers per plant (337 g) and flower yield per plot (11.1 kg). From the present study, it is recommended that spraying of GA3 200 ppm on 30 and 60 days after transplanting improved yield and quality of African marigold flowers.

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