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Evolving Rose varieties (open and polyhouse) for quality and resistance to thrips, black spot and powdery mildew

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Objective: 

 

  • Development of genetic stocks of cut flower quality for future breeding Program
  • Development of resistant genetic stocks for future breeding program
  • Development of scientific information for targeted breeding program
  • Development of varieties for commercial cultivation

 

Date of start of this programme:

2009

 

PI: 

Dr. Tejaswini

CO PI: 

Dr.Dhananjaya M.V.

Dr. V. Sridhar

Dr. S. Sriram

Achievements: 

1. Arka Swadesh: Variety release for production of cut flowers under protected cultivation. Shining foliage and  flowers of attractive red color.  Flower production starts 6 months onwards from planting. High yielding capacity of 145 fl stalks/sq.mt/year.   Long stalk flowers with an average stalk length of 65-70cm. Medium sized flowers are produced with good keeping quality (6 days).

 

2. Genetic stock developed

       

Genetic Stocks of rose

 

Character

Identification number

Registration number

1.IIHRRs-1

Resistance to powdery mildew

IC567489

INGR No. 09049

2.IIHRRs-2

Thornless  and resistant to powdery mildew

IC567490

INGR No. 09050

3. IIHRP-13

Resistance to thrips, red colored flower with fragrance

IC574579

INGR No. 10072

4. IIHRP 2-28-1

Bicolor flower consisting vermilion red shading towards orient pink with dark green foliage

IC0584135

INGR No. 10070

5. IIHRP 3-18-2

Long straight flower stalk and less thorns

IC0584136

INGR No. 10071

 

Publications:

 

  • Tejaswini and Dhnanjaya M.V. 2011. Indian Roses and Identification Numbers. The Indian Rose Annual XXVII.  Pp: 70-72.
  • Tejaswini and Dhananjaya M.V., 2010.  Evaluation of Indian Roses In: The Indian Rose Annual XXVI. The Indian Rose Federation.Pp:62-65
  • Tejaswini and Dhnanjaya M.V. 2010.  ‘Rosary to beautify landscape’ in Souvenir.- National Consultation on Landscape Gardening for Aesthetic Value and Environmental Services. Indian Society of Ornamental Horticulture.  Pp.46-50