Observations on Flowering and Fruiting in Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari.
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2014-09
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The present work aims to document the phenological diversity of flowering and fruiting in
guggul with reference to climate. Commiphora wightii flowering and fruiting patterns were
monitored in Kaylana (Jodhpur, Rajasthan) over a period of 24 months. Observations on
flowering and fruiting phenology were carried out monthly, from March 2010 to May 2012.
Flowering and fruiting patterns were studied qualitatively as well as quantitatively.
Flowering and fruiting occurs throughout the year but maximum observed in April and
May, respectively and second time in November. Strong positive correlation between
flowering/fruiting and monthly mean daily maximum temperature (Flowering r = 0.762, P˂
0.01, Fruiting r = 0.714, P˂ 0.01) indicate that flowering and fruiting are enhanced by
higher temperatures. Fruiting was negatively correlated with mean monthly relative
humidity at 6 O’ clock in the morning (r = -0.59, P ˂ 0.05). Regression analysis also
revealed positive linear relationship between mean monthly maximum temperature and
flowering percentage (R2 = 0.58118, F1/10 = 13.87652, P ˂ 0.01). Similarly, a positive but
quadratic relationship (R2 = 0.704, Fx/y = 10.71643, P ˂ 0.01) was also observed between
flowering and mean monthly minimum temperature.
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Commiphora wightii, guggul, phenology, flowering, fruiting
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Singhal Hema, Gaur Arti, Tomar U K. Observations on Flowering and Fruiting in Commiphora wightii (Arnott) Bhandari. European Journal of Medicinal Plants. 2014 Sept; 4(9): 1087-1097.