Abstract
The roses are considered as the main cut flowers exported from Brazil and also the most popular in the domestic market. Usually, roses can be propagated by grafting or cutting. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cuttings’ size and IBA concentration on mini-cutting rooting of roses variety Mary Rose. Cuttings were obtained from mother plants grown in gardens, with sizes of 3, 5 and 7 cm of length, 1.0 cm in diameter, and treated with IBA, in the concentrations of 0; 500 and 1000 mg L-1. The experimental design was installed in randomized blocks, in a factorial 3 x 3 (mini-cutting sizes x IBA concentration), with 4 repetitions and 10 mini-cuttings per plot. After 60 days rooted cuttings (%), cuttings with callus (%), primary sprouting, leaves and roots numbers, length of the three major roots (cm) and mortality (%) were evaluated. It is recommended to propagate roses by the use of mini-cuttings with 7 cm treated with 500 mg L-1 of IBA.
Highlights
The market for flowers and ornamental plants is one of the most competitive industry that is booming and moves millions of dollars around the world, with Netherlands being the largest exporter of flowers, followed by Colombia and Italy (LANDGRAF and PAIVA, 2009; Mota et al, 2007)
In Brazil, the marketing and distribution of flowers and ornamental plants is done through marketing centers
The main flower market, where products come from suppliers and wholesalers is CEAGESP-SP and CEASA-Campinas (ARRUDA et al, 1996; CASTRO, 1998)
Summary
The market for flowers and ornamental plants is one of the most competitive industry that is booming and moves millions of dollars around the world, with Netherlands being the largest exporter of flowers, followed by Colombia and Italy (LANDGRAF and PAIVA, 2009; Mota et al, 2007). In Brazil, the marketing and distribution of flowers and ornamental plants is done through marketing centers. The lack of classification standards and long period marketing impact the appearance of products, which is essential for marketing flowers. According to Arnaldi and Perosa (2007), the flower market is characterized by fierce competition, it is fundamental to present good productivity levels, standardization, quality, good presentation, appropriate packaging and varieties with good acceptance, to become competitive and get good prices on the market
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