Water-holding capacity of substrates increased as the proportion of sphagnum peat and coir
increased, and coir-based substrates had greater water-holding capacities than comparable …

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of 15 different growing media consisted
of coco peat (coir), soil and sand solely or in combination on hyacinth growth and flowering …

Coconut coir dust is being marketed as a soilless medium substitute for sphag-num peat
moss that inhibits fungus gnat (Bradysia sp.) development. However, little information is …

Bare-root viburnum (Viburnum dentatum L.) were grown in 25: 0: 75, 50: 0: 50, 75: 0: 25,
100: 0: 0, 0: 25: 75, 0: 50: 50, 0: 75: 25, and 0: 100: 0 peat: coir: sand (by vol) substrates, and …

A study was carried out to investigate the effects of growing media on physiology, flowering
behaviour and longevity of potted petunia plants (Petunia grandiflora Juss.) under green …

An experiment were laid out during the years 2011-2013 at Model Floriculture Center, GB
Pant University of Agriculture and Technology, Pantnagar in Polyhouse to study the …

An investigation on Standardization of different growing environment conditions for button
rose was carried out at Floriculture Research Station, Thovalai, Tamil Nadu during the year …

This research experiment was conducted to investigate the “Comparative effect of different
growing media on growth and flowering of Orchid Dendrobium L”. The data for both …

Demand of cut flowers, potted plants is increasing with increasing aesthetic sense, standard
of living and awareness amongst the people. Floriculture activity has evolved as a viable …

The present experiment was carried out at the Greenhouse Complex of ASPEE College of
Horticulture and Forestry, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, during 20072008 to …