Propagation studies in Gloriosa superba

Studies on seed germination in glory lily revealed that seeds soaked in hot water for 1 h was found to be the best treatment with a maximum germination of 32.75%, and with an earlier germination (48.35 days) and better vigor index (565.92), when compared to other chemical or growth regulator treatments. Effect of certain growth regulators (GA3, kinetin, ethrel) on the sprouting tuber of glory lily was assessed and ethrel at 500 ppm recorded a maximum sprouting percentage (100%), an earlier sprouting of tubers (6.33 days), maximum plant height (99.32 cm) and a maximum number of leaves per plant (34.04) and plant girth (1.81 cm).