The present study was undertaken in Dendrobium var. Sonia Born Jo and Renappa to assess the influence of different levels of shade on growth parameters, quality flower production, pigment content, nutrient uptake, and post-harvest characters. The present data revealed that the different levels of shade significantly influenced the morphological characters of the plant i.e. plant height, shoot production, internodal length, leaf production, and early flowering. Maximum plant height was obtainedfor fifty per cent double level shading. The length of the internode was maximum for 50 per cent double level shading. Highest leaf production was noticed in 35 per cent double level shading which was statistically at par with 50 per cent double level of shade. Flower quality and production were markedly influenced by shade. Fifty per cent double level of shade was superior for anthocyanin content, vase life, and longevity of spike on the plant.
https://doi.org/10.64873/JOSI.v37.i1-2.135-140