M. M.U. Amin
Horticulture Research Center, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh
M. S. Mollah
Horticulture Research Center, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh
S. A. Tania
Horticulture Research Center, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh
M. R. Ahmad
Horticulture Research Center, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh
F. N. Khan
Horticulture Research Center, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur, Bangladesh
ABSTRACT
The study was undertaken in the Orchidarium of Floriculture Division, HRC, BARI, Gazipur during 2000-2001 and 2001-2002. Six indigenous epiphytic monopodial orchids were studied. Aerides multiflorum produced the longest inflorescence (29.67 cm) with maximum flowering area (21.83 cm) and maximum number (60.44), the biggest (3.00 cm across) floret was found in Vanda teres. Considering number and length of flower stalk, floret number/stalk, blooming type, color, fragrance, vase life, etc, Aerides multiflorum was found suitable for pot plant production and Vanda teres for cut flower production. Inflorescence number had the significant and positive correlation (r=0.93**) with plant height whereas, floret diameter showed significant positive correlation with plant height (r=0.99**) and with leaf number (r=0.98**).
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M. M.U. Amin, M. S. Mollah, S. A. Tania, M. R. Ahmad and F. N. Khan, 2004. Performance Study of Six Indigenous Epiphytic Monopodial Orchids of Bangladesh. Journal of Biological Sciences, 4: 87-89.
DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2004.87.89
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jbs.2004.87.89
DOI: 10.3923/jbs.2004.87.89
URL: https://scialert.net/abstract/?doi=jbs.2004.87.89