Friends and scientists,
THe image is from my friends chrysanthemum field. the flower (at very few places in the field) is developing white tinge/ bleached colouration at the border of the petals? can somebody please suggest about the problem..please see the attachment.....the flowers are grown in polyhouse...and of export quality. Location of the field is in Hosur, Tamil Nadu
Hi Surendra,
I had a close look at your photos. It seems to me that it is not a sign of a disorder. Perhaps, it is due to the genetic diversity (as you said in occurs in a few places in the field).
Best,
Tuan
Sir Tuan, thanks for the reply... I do feel soo...but i dont know how to confirm it?..and since being found in a well reputed farmers field..who exports his flowers....is difficult to convince him.......
Hi Surendra,
I think a disorder may be associated with other symptoms such as stunted growth, deformed, undersized and/or deteriorated flowers, chlorotic leaves,... But in this case the flowers and leaves seem normal and healthy.
I sometimes see this occurs in large production areas. Some plants even have a completely different flower colors due to many possible causes such as genetic diversity, mutation and/or seed impurity (mixed seeds from other varieties),...
Anyway, it is just my personal opinion. You should also seek advice from other researchers in the field to make sure you have a right answer.
By the way, please don't call me Sir :),
Best,
Tuan
Ohh...ok thank you very much for your precious suggestions.....I'll try to sort it out with other departmental colleagues....Hope soo its a new mutant or trait...:)
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