ISHS Acta Horticulturae 47: II International Symposium on Flower Bulbs
ADDITIONAL LIGHTING OF LILIES (CV."ENCHANTMENT") IN THE WINTER TO PREVENT FLOWER-BUD ABSCISSION |
| Author: | A.J.B. Durieux |
| Abstract:
In the Netherlands, the forcing of Lilium "Enchantment" in the winter period is impeded by the occurrence of flower-bud abscission and blasting. Higher temperatures in the glasshouse promote bud abscission, but the light factor is crucial. The flower buds are most likely to undergo abscission at a bud length of about 1.0 to 3 cm. On the basis of a temperature-programmed forcing period and an obligatory period of supplementary illumination, a schedule can be made for additional lighting for several sets of lilies during forcing in the winter period. | |
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