Rose varieties IIHR

• Pride, Arka (2017): Cut flower rose variety suitable for protected cultivation.
Potential yield of 120 flowers per sq.mt.
• Savi, Arka (2018): Commercial cultivation variety in open field for loose flower
production. The hybrid was developed by hybridization using gametophytic
selection. It is a spray category of rose belonging to floribunda group with purple
pink flowers produced in bunches having high shelf life (5-6 days) and potential
yield of flowers as 30 tons/acre/year.
• Sukanya, Arka (2017): Fragrant rose variety with 0.22% of concrete yield in fresh
flowers. With floriferous nature and being tolerant to pest and diseases, it is ideal
choice for garden display. The variety has potential for various forms of aroma
extraction and aroma therapy.
• Swadesh, Arka (2010): Variety released for production of cut flowers under
protected cultivation. Shining foliage and flowers of attractive red color. Flower
production starts 6 months onwards from planting. High yielding capacity of 145
flower stalks/sq.mt/year. Long stalk flowers with an average stalk length of 65-
70cm. Medium sized flowers are produced with good keeping quality (6 days)
• Parimala, Arka (2009):Red-purple coloured flowers, fragrant and moderately
resistant to thrips and black spot. Yield: 5.5 to 6.0 lakh loose flowers /acre /year.
• Ivory, Arka (2017): Ideal for cut flower production under protected cultivation.
Potential yield of 110 flowers per sq.mt. It is moderately resistant to mites.
• Garima, Pusa (2000): Hybrid between Cara Mia and Century Two. Very long high
centered, deep pink buds open to exquisitely shaped, large flowers of medium
pink on long and sturdy stems very freely. Tall and vigorous growing bushes. Very
floriferous. Good for garden and exhibition purpose.
• Gaurav, Pusa (2000): Cross between Pink Parfait and Arjun. Large sized shapely
flowers of deep pink
• Mansij, Pusa (2004): Hybrid tea rose originated as a natural bud-sport from an IARI
evolved hybrid tea variety Raja Surendra Singh of Nalagarh (scarlet Knight x
Montezuma)
• Mahak, Pusa (2018): Tea cultivar of rose evolved by selection from open pollinated
population of cv. Century Two. Plants tall and vigorous with a height of 100 - 120
cm.
• Abhishek, Pusa (2002): Striped and spotted bud sport of an indigenous, floriferous
and hardy variety 'Jantar Mantar'.
• Komal, Pusa (2005): Hybrid between an exotic variety Pink Parafait and an
indigenous variety Suchitra. It is a highly floriferous bushy variety, whose short to
medium stature bushes are completely thornless. T
• Maskan, Pusa (2002): Attractive colourful hybrid between 'Pink Parfait' × 'Alinka'.
Vigorous growing floribunda produces large clusters of flowers, which are creamy
white having pink shade and red coloured edges.
• Pitamber, Pusa (2000): Cross between Jantar Mantar
and Banjaran. Very attractive golden yellow coloured HT
type flowers h
• Ranjana, Pusa (2002): Floribunda type hybrid seedling of
Pink Parfait x Iceberg produces dwarf and compact
bushes having novel type of growth habit, long
• Urmil, Pusa (2002): Bud sport of Jantar Mantar produces
unusual brown pink coloured flowers in big clusters of
40-45 flowers during spring flush. It produces vigorous
bushes and is tolerant to powdery mildew disease.
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Tuberose
Nirantara, Arka (IIHR, 2010): Single type of flowers. The buds are attractive with slightly pinkish tinge. The
florets are bigger and the spikes are longer compared to other varieties. The florets are white with
prolonged blooming period. It bears seeds abundantly.
• Prajwal (IIHR, 2001): Hybrid bears single type flowers on tall, stiff spikes. The flower buds are slightly
pinkish in colour while the flowers are white. The individual flowers are larger in size compared to local
single. It yields 20 percent more loose flowers than 'Shringar'.
• Pratap Rajani-7 (MPUAT, 2017): Variant of Phule Rajani. Promising selection identified as a dwarf with
broad leaves, greenish colour at bud stage. Plant height is 37.67 cm with greenish flower bud. It is suitable
for bedding, garden decoration, pot cultivation and landscape purpose.
• Rajani H-19, Bidhan (BCKV, 2019): Parentage is Phule Rajani x Calcutta Double. Grow well in medium land
situation, photo-thermo-insensitivity, round the year flower appear, Flower bud appear very short notice
by 50 days, flower colour is milky white, florets appear round the spike, 15-16 nos. of florets appear at a
time, minimum diseases and pest attacked. Suitable for cut flower and garden decoration. Recommended
states are West Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chattishgarh, Uttaranchal and Assam.
Potential for replacement of Calcutta Double. Yield potential is Number of spikes per clump: 3, Spike length
(cm):72.6, Number of florets/spike: 52, Number of spikes/ ha(Lakhs):2.39 lakhs.
• Rajani Phule (MPKV, 2008): Greenish white colour buds, which is a special attribute. It flowers in 88 days
and yields 8 spikes per bulb. The spikes measure 85 cm length and have 48 flowers which are larger (7.5
cm) compared to the local 'single' cultivars. Flower spikes have 7 days vase life. Rajat Phule (GK-T-D-1)
(MPKV, 2019): Hybrid double type tuberose having appropriate spike length with well distributed 50-60
attractive white flowers on cut spike and more vase life. Recommended for cultivation in Maharashtra.
• Rajat Rekha (NBRI, 1974): Gamma-ray induced chlorophyll leaf colour (silvery white streaks along the
middle of the blade) mutant of Single, white-flowered with green leaves.
• Shringar (IIHR, 1994): Hybrid bears single type fragrant flowers on strong, medium spikes. The flower buds
are attractive with slightly pinkish tinge. The spikes have more number of flowers and the individual
flowers are larger compared to the local 'single' cultivars. Loose flowers of this hybrid can
• Snigdha, Bidhan (Bidhan Rajani-1) (BCKV, 2017): Parentage is Arka Nirantara x Prajwal. Long spike with
pure white colour florets, long and tight florets, higher production as loose flower, photothermo-
insensitivity, round the production, tolerant to lodging, tolerant to tip blight and nematode. Suitable for
loose flower and cut flower. Recommended states for growing are West Bengal, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh,
Karnataka, Rajasthan, Chattishgarh, Uttaranchal and Assam. Potential for replacement of Prajwal. Loose
flower yield 360.8 q/ha and cut flower yield is 6.2 lakhs/ha.
• Sugandhi, Arka (IIHR, 2013): Dwarf tuberose variety ideal for landscaping and pot culture. The flowers are
very attractive with protruding stigma, upward looking with green tinged buds and the florets are
compactly arranged on the stalk.
• Suvasini (IIHR, 1994): Hybrid is multi whorled with bold, large, pure white fragrant flowers borne on long
spikes in contrast to off-white flowers of local cv. 'Double'. The number of flowers per spike is more and
flower opening is uniform in this hybrid as compared to the local 'Double' cultivars. Spike yield is 26
percent more compared to the local 'Double' cultivars. Spikes are best suited for cut flower purpose.
• Swarna Rekha (NBRI, 1974): Double flowered variety. The flowers are double with double with golden
yellow steaks along the margins of leaf. It is a gamma ray induced mutant, in which mutation occurred in
chlorophyll synthesis resulting in change in leaf colour. Concrete content has been found to be 0.062
percent.
• Vaibhav (IIHR, 2002): Hybrid bears semi double flowers on medium spikes. The flower buds are greenish in
colour in contrast to pinkish buds in 'Suvasini' and local double. Flowers are white. Spike yield is 50 percent
higher compared to 'Suvasini".
• Ujjwal, Bidhan (Bidhan Rajani-2) (BCKV, 2017): Parentage is Sikkim Selection x Phule Rajani. Short spike
with pure white colour florets (floret at bud stage is also white), short and tight florets, higher production
as loose flower, photo-thermo-insensitivity, round the production, tolerant to
• Sahyadri Vaman: (ICAR-DFR 2020) dwarf, pot prodcution
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Marigold
Agni, Arka (IIHR, 2015): Suitable for loose flower production. Yield of loose flower /plant (350.67 g). It
produces large, orange (N25C) coloured petaloid-type male-sterile flowers with ligulate florets. It yields
118.9 flowers per plant with a larger flower diameter of 6.8 cm, and is multiplied by stem-cuttings.
• Alankara, Arka (IIHR, 2015): Produces large, yellow (9A) coloured petaloid-type male-sterile flowers with
ligulate florets. It yields 128.9 flowers/ plant with a larger flower diameter of 7.0 cm. It is multiplied by
stem cuttings.
• Arpita, Pusa (IARI, 2009): Suitable for Northern plains. Yield 18-20 t/ha. Produces medium sized, light
orange flowers during mid December to mid February in northern plains of India.
• Bahar, Pusa (IARI, 2018): African marigold group. Plants are vigorous having height of 75-85 cm. Flowers
are compact, flattened, attractive and large in size (8-9 cm) of yellow colour (RHS Yellow Group: 9A). The
variety is very floriferous producing on average 50-60 flowers per plant. In northern plains, it blooms from
mid-January to March. It is suitable for bedding as well as for floral decorations.
• Bangara, Arka (IIHR, 2014): Flowers are of yellow gold colour with RHS colour chart No. 12-A in Yellow
Group. Flowering in 40-45 days & continues for next 65 -70 days. Flowers medium in size with 5- 6.5 cm
diameter. Yield is 18 tons/acre. Petaloid sterile flowers. Country's first spore less mutant of Pleurotus
produced through UV radiation to counter the respiratory allergy caused due to inhalation of spores. The
yield of mutant had increased by 38%.
• Basanti, Bidhan (Bidhan Marigold-1) (BCKV, 2018): Parentage is Siracole Sel-2 (Female) x Yellow. Bright
yellow coloured flower, compact petal structure, long postharvest life, photo-thermo-insensitivity, growing
round the year, less susceptible to red spider mite and moderately resistant to Alternaria blight. Better for
loose flower production and are suitable for garland making and long distance transport. Recommended
for cultivation in West Bengal and other states. Potential for replacing Pusa Basanti. Yield 85-90 qt/ha.
• Basanti Gainda, Pusa (IARI, 1995): Golden yellow x Sun Giant. It is late and takes 135-145 days for
flowering, but flowering duration is long (40 – 45 days). Plants are 58.80cm tall, vigorous and uniform,
foliage dark green, flowers sulphur yellow coloured, carnation type, double, compact 6.9cm in size and
58/plant in number, disc florets present but invisible. The rows of whorls in the capitulum range from 7 to
10. It is ideal for growing both in pots and beds in the gardens.
• Deep (IARI, 2018), Pusa: It is an early flowering variety of French marigold which
flowers in 85-95 days after sowing. It produces compact and medium sized flowers of
dark red colour (red group 46 A-RHS colour chart). The variety is very floriferous and
produces on an average 80-90 flowers per plant resulting in high flower yield (18-20 t/
ha). In Northern plains, it flowers during October-November. It is suitable for loose
flower production.
• Gold, Bidhan (Bidhan Marigold-2) (BCKV, 2018): Parentage is Siracole Sel-1 (Female) X
Orange Single (Male). Bright orange coloured flower, compact petal structure, long
postharvest life (about 6 days), photo-thermo-insensitivity (suitable for growing round
the year), less susceptible to red spider mite and moderately resistant to Alternaria
blight. Especially suitable for garland making. Better for loose flower production.
Recommended for cultivation in West Bengal and other states. Potential for replacing
Pusa Narangi. 128 flowers per plant. The flowers are attractive, orange in colour,
compact and found suitable for making garland. Suitable for long distance transport.
Round the year cultivation.
• Marigold-3, Bidhan (BCKV): Better for loose flower production and are suitable for
garland making and long distance transport.
• Narangi Gainda, Pusa (IARI, 1995): Cracker Jack x Golden Jubilee. It takes 125-136 days
for flowering from sowing. Plants are 73.30cm tall, vigorous and uniform; foliage dark
green; flowers orange coloured, carnation type, double, compact, 7.8 cm in size and
disc florets present. It gives a yield of 349q/hectare fresh flowers. It is most suitable for
loose flower production for garland making and religious offerings and for carotenoid
production.
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China aster
Aadya, Arka (IIHR, 2014): Suitable for cut flower production. Has longer vase life. Early in
flowering with high flower yield and hence suited for bedding.
• Archana, Arka (IIHR, 2014): Suitable for cut flower production. Has longer shelf and vase life.
82.5 flower per plant. Early in flowering with high flower yield and hence suited for bedding.
• Ganesh Pink, Phule (MPKV): Earlier, semi erect and superior quality variety. The flowers are
attractive; double Chrysanthemum type, big size. The flowers are rosy pink colours. Produces
43.03 lakh flowers per hectare.
• Ganesh Purple, Phule (MPKV): Semi erects variety. It bears bright purple colour flowers. It
produces 46.83 lakh flowers per hectare.
• Ganesh White, Phule (MPKV): Medium, tall, and erect growing late variety. It produces snow-
white flowers. The flowers are double Chrysanthemum type. The stalk length is
48.6cms.Yield potential is 47.07 lakh flowers per hectare.
• Ganesh Violet, Phule (MPKV): Early, semi erect and superior in growth and flower yield
characters. It produces medium size violet flowers. The flowers are double chrysanthemum.
It gives 60.47 lakh flowers per hectare.
• Kamini (IIHR, 1992): Cross between two pure lines (AST 6 X AST – 36) and was developed
through pedigree method of breeding. This variety produces deep pink colored flowers more
attractive than the local pink cultivar. It takes 138 days to flower and grows to about 60 cm. It
has a stalk length of 30 cm and a vase life of 8 days. Flowers are 6 cm in diameter and weight
2 g each. The plant produces about 50 flowers.
• Poornima (IIHR, 1992): Advanced pedigree selection of the cross between AST.29
and AST – 3. It bears excellent pure white flowers compared to local white cultivar.
It bears flowers in 105 days after sowing. Plans grow to about 50 cm. Flower
diameter is 6cm and flower type is powdery puff having 5 – 6 rows of ray florets.
The disc is tubular. It has a stalk length of 25cm and a vase life of 7 days. It
produces 25 flowers a plant and each flower weighs 3.5gm. Its yield is twice that of
the local white.
• Shashank (IIHR, 1994): Crossing was done involving a local variety and a pure line
(Local Pink X AST – 2). Through pedigree pure line 'IIHR – 42' was selected for its
quality and yield. The flowers are creamy white, powdery puff type and more
attractive than local white cultivar. It blooms in 124 days after sowing. Plants are
55cm tall. Flower diameter is 6cm and weighs 2.5g each. It bears 45 flowers a plant
which is more than double the yield of the local white variety it has a stalk length
of 25cm and a vase life of 9 days.
• Violet Cushion (IIHR, 1994): This variety was developed through pedigree selection
from a cross between Local Pink and AST – 2.Its flowers are violet and are superior
to the local violet cultivar. It produces pompon type of flowers having 4 – 5 rows of
ray florets with tubular disc florets. It flowers in 130 days. The flowers are 4.5cm in
diameter and weigh 2g each. It has a stalk length of 20cm and a vase life of 8 days.
It is a floriferous variety and produces 70 flowers a plant. In these entire varieties
loose flower can be used for floral decorations and for making garlands. As a cut
flower these can be used in vases and in bouquets. These can be grown in pots
and in landscaping for beautification.
• Carnation - Arka FlameRed with smooth petal edges with long flower stalks
• Yield: 300 to 325 flowers /m2 /year
• Important character: Tolerant to Fusarium wilt and nematodes
• Carnation - Arka TejasRed coloured single whorl flowers with white anthers
• Yield: 20-25 flowers/stalk
• Use: For pot culture
• Important character: Dark red colour profuse bloom and mass effect
• Crossandra - Arka KanakaOrange big flowers
• Yield: 5.01 t /acre/year
• Use: Loose flower
• Important character: Bigger size flowers and also pleasing colour
• Gerbera - Arka KrishikaFlowers are double type with yellow colour
• Yield: 400 to 425 flowers /m2 /year
• Use: Cut flower and floral decoration
 Crossandra
• Ambara, Arka (IIHR, 2009): Color of flowers is orange red and having a big size flowers. Yield of this variety
is5.9 t/acre/year. It is mostly used for loose flower production. Important characters of this variety are
bigger size flowers and also pleasing color.
• Chenna, Arka (IIHR): Flower of this variety is medium sized, 20 per cent bigger than the local. Petal colour
is orange. Yield is 4 times higher than the local variety i.e., 40 kg/ week per 1000 plants. The shelf 2 life is
3.4 days. The stalk strength is 0.82kg/cm which are 20 per cent more than the local variety.
• Delhi Crossandra 1 (MaruvurArasi) (2003): Developed by Farmer-Scientist Mr. Vengadapathy Reddiar from
Puducherry. It has a bright and deep red coloration. The flower stalks are longer and each stalk bore over
75 flowers. The plants respond well to the liberal application of organic nutrients, especially vermi
compost, and care should be taken to keep the field free of nematodes and other leaf-eating caterpillars.
• Delhi Crossandra 2 (Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam) (2003): Developed by Farmer-Scientist Mr. Vengadapathy
Reddiar from Puducherry. This variety yields bold flowers and they can stand long transportation. It yields
deep red flowers, which are one and half times larger than other Delhi Crossandra flowers. It will flower all
through the year, and it has built-in resistance to major pests. It has a higher yield potential. Flowers of this
variety have gentle crater-like patterns and a characteristic central channel-like formation. These patterns
and its long shelf life make it attractive.
• Kanaka, Arka (IIHR, 2009): Color of flowers is orange and having a big size flowers. Yield of this variety is5.0
t/acre/year. It is mostly used for loose flower production. Important characters of this variety are bigger
size flowers and also pleasing color.
• Shravya, Arka (IIHR, 2011): Orange red colour is found to be suitable for pot culture, landscaping and loose
flower due to its spreading habit and floriferous nature.
• Shreeya, Arka (IIHR, 2011): Developed by crossing Local x Arka Ambara.
 Gerbera
• Ashwa, Arka (IIHR, 2016): Mainly cultivated under polyhouse.
Variety mainly used for cut flower production and flower
arrangement. Flowers of this variety are light pink (68 D) in color.
Maturity range of this variety is 90 days and total yield is 24.0
lakhs flowers/ha.

• Krishika, Arka (IIHR, 2009): Flowers are double type with yellow
color. Maximum yield is 400 to 425 flowers /m2 /year. It is mainly
used for cut flower and floral decoration. This variety is suitable
for open field cultivation.
• Nesara, Arka (IIHR, 2016): Mainly cultivated under polyhouse with
50% shade net. Variety mainly used for cut flower production and
flower arrangement. Flowers of this variety are red (50 A) in color.
BOUGAINVILLEA
 HIBISCUS

• Aikta (IIHR, 1976): Cross of Debby Ann and H.S. 203. Plants moderately floriferous. Flowers
single, saucer shaped, 16 to 20 cm in diameter, corolla red with deep red border.
• Anuradha (IIHR, 1978): Hybrid obtained from a cross between Debby Ann and H.S. 48. Plants
very floriferous. Flowers single, slightly cup-shaped, 14-16 cm across, golden buff with
reddish border.
• Arunodaya (IIHR, 1972): Cross IIIHR-H-2 x Rachaiah. Plants vigorous, highly floriferous.
Flowers single, 16-18 cm across, petals incurved along the margin, corolla nasturtium orange
and the basal part of the corolla is Bengal rose.
• Ashirwad (IIHR, 1978): Hybrid between IIHR-1 x Rachaiah. Plants moderately vigorous with
erect lateral branches. Flowers sulphur yellow, single, 17-20 cm across, petals slightly
incurved without any conspicuous centre.
• Basant (IIHR, 1972): Hybrid between IIHR-1 x Rachaiah. Plants moderately vigorous with erect
lateral branches. Flowers sulphur yellow, single, 17-20 cm across, petals slightly incurved
without any conspicuous centre.
• Benazeer (IIHR, 1972): Flowers bright yellow.
• Bharat Sundari (IIHR, 1976): Seedling selection from IIHR-1. Plants floriferous. Flowers single,
saucershaped, 17-19 cm a cross, deep rose with light margin.
• Chitralekha (IIHR, 1976): Cross between Debby Ann and H.S. 203. Flowers single, China rose
with frilled margin and white variegation in the centre of each petal.
• Dilruba (IIHR, 1976): Cross of Debby Ann and H.S. 203. Plants very floriferous. Flowers single,
saucer shaped, 16-18 cm across, dark golden buff with reddish brown margin.
• Geetanjali (IIHR, 1972): Hybrid of Debby Ann and Rachaiah. Plants very floriferous.
Flowers single, 15- 18 cm a cross, petals slightly frilled, corolla yellow with almost
white centre and orange red stripes. Jogan (IIHR, 1972): Flowers azalea pink in
colour.
• Nartaki (IIHR, 1972): Hybrid obtained from a cross H.S. Red x H.S. 123. Plants
moderately vigorous, floriferous. Flowers double, 14-16 cm a cross, outer whorl of
petals recurved and the inner whorls fused with stamina column, corolla cardinal
red.
• Nazneen (IIHR, 1972): Cross between H.S. 203 and Rashtrapati. Plant moderately
vigorous with slightly pubscent. Flowers single, slightly cup-shaped, 18-22 cm
across, corolla tangerine orange, petals recurved along the margin with silky
texture and basal part of corolla is red with light mauve border.
• Neelofer (IIHR, 1979): Flowers magenta rose in colour.
• Pakeezah (IIHR, 1972): Flowers carmine red in colour.
• Phulkari (IIHR, 1976): Cross H.S. 139 x H.S. 18. Plants highly floriferous. Flowers
single, 17-19 cm across, corolla rose coloured with prominent light purple rays and
yellow border
• Dr. B.P. Pal (IIHR):This is a seedling of 'Lahiana'. Flowers are single and measures 22
cm across. The base of the corolla is whitish pink and turns to rose pink later on.
The petals are Mandarin Red with prominent veins. The general colour effect of
the flower is rich deep gold washed with vermilion.
• Priya (IIHR, 1972): Flowers Rose Bengal in colour. Punnagai (TNAU, 1981): Open
pollinated seedling of Chandrika. Flowers yellow in colour. Queen of Hessaraghatta
• (IIHR, 1976):Cross H.S. Red x H.S. 123. Flowers orange in colour.
• Ratna (IIHR, 1979): Cross between H.S. 127 and Ruffle. Plants moderately
floriferous. Flowers single, saucer shaped, 14-15 cm across, petals slightly frilled,
corolla yellow with almost white centre and orange red stripes.
• Red Gold (IIHR, 1972): Flowers Dutch vermillion in colour.
• Red Saturn (IIHR, 1978): Hybrid produced by crossing H.S. 182 with Red Double.
Plants floriferous. Flowers double with ruffled petals, 10-12 cm a cross. Corolla red
without any conspicuous centre.
• Shanti (IIHR, 1972): Flowers primrose yellow in colour.
• Smt. Indira Gandhi (IIHR, 1974): Cross H.S.182 x Ruffle. Flowers single, saucer
shaped, 22-25 cm across, petals slightly recurved, corolla yellow with orange red
margin.
• Smt. Kamla Nehru (IIHR, 1974): Flowers Rose Bengal in colour.
• Thilagam (TNAU, 1981):Intergeneric hybrid of Hibiscus rosasinensis x H.
malvaviscus. Flowers carmine red.
• Tribal Queen (IIHR, 1972): Hybrid of IIHR-1 and H.S. 481. Flowers single, saucer
shaped, 16-20 cm across, petals slightly re-curved, corolla red with dark purple
base
 Jasmine
Jasminum sambac
• Aradhana, Arka (IIHR, 2000): Selection breeding. Single mogra. Yield-
8t/ha. Double whorled used as fresh flowers and concrete extraction.
• Double Mogra: The flowers have 8-10 whorls of petals with excellent
fragrance resembling that of white rose.
• Gundumalli: Flowers are round with good fragrance. The average yield
of flowers is 7-8t/ha while the estimated concrete yield is 15kg/ha.
• Mandanban: High yielding variety with long flower buds.
• Ramban: High yielding variety with long flower buds.
Jasminum multiflorum
• Arpan, Arka (IIHR, 1998): Selection breeding. Yield-6t/ha Pinkish buds,
mildly fragrant flowers.
Jasminum auriculatum
• CO.1 (TNAU, 1980): Clonal selection from a local type. Buds white and bold with
long corolla type. Concrete recovery 0.34 per cent.
• CO.2 (TNAU, 1988): Clonal selection from germplasm. Buds white with longer
corolla type than CO.1. Yield 111 q/ha. Tolerant to phyllody disease and gall mite
infection.
• Pari Mullai (TNAU, 1972): Clonal selection from germplasm. Buds white with
moderate corolla type, yield 78q/ha, concrete recovery 0.29 per cent.
Jasminum grandiflorum
• CO.1 (TNAU, 1980): Clonal selection from germplasm. Buds pink tinged with long
corolla tube. Yield 101 q/ha. Concrete recovery 0.29 per cent.
• CO.2 (TNAU, 1991): Gamma induced mutant of CO.1. Buds white with pink tinge,
bold and long. Yield 116 q/ha. Most suitable for garland making.
• Surabhi, Arka (IIHR, 1993): Clonal selection earlier known as Pink Pin. The
average flower yield is 10 t/ha.
Gladiolus
 Chrysanthemum
• Aditya, Pusa (2014): Open pollinated seedling of cv. Jaya. The plants are
bushy (30-35 branches), medium in height (55-60 cm) having a moderate
spread (45-50 cm). This spray type variety is a unique, bearing star shaped
semi-double flowers resembling Gazania. The flowers are yellow (5A) in
color at the periphery with orange re color (45 A) in the center. The florets
are spatulate with distinct keel. This attractive variety is suitable as a cut
flower and potted plant.
• Anmol, Pusa: Induced radio mutant of hybrid variety Ajay (evolved at NBRI,
Lucknow). It is a highly floriferous bushy variety belongs to spray group
chrysanthemum. The short to medium stature bushes produce a number of
branches (10-12), which terminate in to number of flower buds that triggers
further branching and flower bud formation.
• Centenary, Pusa: Induced radio mutant of a very popular commercial exotic
cut flower variety Thai Chen Queen that products light orange flowers,
which are suitable for cut flower purpose.
• Chitraksha, Pusa (2014): Open pollinated seedlings of cv. Lal Pari. Plants are bushy (24-30
branches), tall in height (60-65 cm) with an excellent spread (60-65 cm). The variety is spray
type, producing single flowers having deep magenta color, which is rare in chrysanthemum.
The florets are spatulate in shape with magenta color (59 A) at the periphery with silvery
white ray floret tube. The disc florets are yellow (12 A) providing are very good contrast.
Owing to its floriferous nature, the variety is recommended as a potted plant and for garden
display.
• Guldasta, Pusa (2017): Open pollinated seedling of cv. Lal Pari. The flower stays for longer
duration (48 days) under filed conditions. This does not required pinching and staking. It is
suitable for spray and pot culture purpose.
• Kesari, Pusa (2014): Gamma ray induced red coloured mutant of cv. Thai Chen Queen. Red
coloured red florets (171 A) appearing as chimers were used for in vitro regeneration in the
development of this variety. The plants are tall (65-70 cm) having a good spread (60-65 cm).
The semi-double flowers are bigger (9-10 cm dia.) than TQP 06 with incurving ray florets.
These mutants are suitable both as cut flower and for pot culture for exhibition purpose.
• Mums, Pusa: Open pollinated seedling of cv. Sadbhawana. The plants are bushy (20-25
branches),
• Shwet, Pusa (2018): Open-pollinated seedling of cv. Lal Pari. Plant attains a height of 41 cm
with a good spread of 48 cm. The plant is of semi-spreading growth habit. It bears semi-
double medium sized flowers (6.0 cm) with white ray florets and yellow disc. The flowers stay
for longer duration (40 days) under field conditions. This variety is suitable for pot culture and
garden display purposes.
• Sona, Pusa (SBY-09-01) (2014): Open pollinated seedling of cv. Sadbhawana. The plants are
bushy (20-25