Response of field grown celosia (Celosia cristata var. carmine) to disbudding

A three-year field study was undertaken at the Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana, Legon, to ascertain the effects of disbudding on the growth and yield of Ceiosia cristata var. carmine. The results, in general, showed that disbudding reduced the number and weight (size) of undesirable...

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Published in:Advances in horticultural science 2009-01, Vol.23 (3), p.171-174
Main Authors: Norman, J.C., Ofosu-Anim, J., Bassaw, E.N., Adjei-Frimpong, P., Boateng, B.O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Crop harvesting
Crop science
Disbudding
Experimental replication
Flower buds
Flowers
Leaves
Necking
Plants
Temperature control
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Summary:A three-year field study was undertaken at the Department of Crop Science, University of Ghana, Legon, to ascertain the effects of disbudding on the growth and yield of Ceiosia cristata var. carmine. The results, in general, showed that disbudding reduced the number and weight (size) of undesirable side (or auxiliary) shoots on the flower stem and thus resulted in increased plant height, flower stem length and flower head weight (size). Disbudding also induced early harvesting and a more concentrated harvest period. A closer spacing of 15x9 cm proved better for the production of cut flowers of marketable stem length and head size than the conventional spacing of 15×12 cm. For good quality cut flowers, ceiosia plants should be disbudded at least once.
ISSN:0394-6169
1592-1573