The Effects of Growth Regulators and Apical Bud Removal on Growth, Flowering, and Corms Production of Two Gladiolus Varieties

Gladiolus is commonly propagated from corms. The multiplication rate of corms low and to increase the propagation rate, we examined a combination apical bud removal application growth regulators. experiments were conducted in two varieties, ‘Rose Supreme’ ‘White Prosperity’, over seasons. buds on planting either removed or left intact before same soaked suspension with 100 ppm benzyladenine (BA), gibberellic acid (GA3), pure water. results showed that increased number shoots. GA3 had limited effect corm shoot production, but instead resulted total leaf area weight per shoot. BA, other hand, Overall, plus BA shoots reduced average diameter This was clearer than Prosperity’. To maximize flower production for coming season, farmers need produce high corms, they also balance this sufficient size flowers good quality. regulators should be fine-tuned avoid situation leads too many small few large