Tuberose - Shringar

• This tuberose hybrid bears single type fragrant flowers on strong, medium spikes. The flower buds are attractive with slightly pinkish tinge. The spikes have more number of flowers and the individual flowers are larger compared to the local 'single' cultivar. Loose flowers of this hybrid can be used for garlands and for extraction of tuberose concrete. The spikes can be used as cut flower. The loose flower yield of this hybrid is about 36 percent higher than the existing local single variety. Identified for release at Karnataka State Level. This hybrid is tolerant to root knot nematodes.