Hues of Chrysanthemum take over Nauni horticulture varsity

The lawns of Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Nauni, came alive with colours as over 160 varieties of Chrysanthemum were showcased during the Chrysanthemum Exhibition-cum-Flower Show.

Organised by the Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture, the event attracted flower enthusiasts, farmers, students and visitors, celebrating the beauty and commercial potential of the vibrant flower.

The exhibition was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Rajeshwar Singh Chandel, who was the chief guest at the event.

Chandel, along with university scientists and staff, admired the stunning varieties of Chrysanthemums on display, which included different colours, shapes and sizes.

Flower growers from across the state also participated in the event, showcasing their entries and contributing to the diversity of the exhibition.

The event was not just an exhibition but also a platform to highlight the opportunities for Chrysanthemum cultivation in the state.

In his address, Chandel commended the Floriculture Department for its efforts to promote Chrysanthemum as a profitable commercial crop for farmers.

He encouraged scientists of the department to continue working on developing new, promising flower varieties, and to ensure that these selections reached farmers to help boost their income.

In addition to the Chrysanthemum displays, the event featured creative landscape arrangements crafted by the university students.

Department of Floriculture and Landscape Architecture Head Dr SR Dhiman informed attendees that the university maintained a germplasm collection of over 160 promising Chrysanthemum varieties, including university selections.

The department had also been actively distributing planting material of these varieties to local farmers to encourage cultivation, he said.

The exhibition attracted a diverse audience, including university students, schoolchildren from nearby schools, and local farmers, all of whom were captivated by the vibrant displays of flowers.

To recognise excellence in the exhibition, Chandel presented prizes to the best entries by local farmers.

Chrysanthemum Day not only provided a visual feast for the attendees, but also underscored the potential of floriculture in enhancing agricultural practices and livelihoods across the region.