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Status and Prospect of Gerbera Cultivation in Bangladesh

AZM Shafiullah Prodhan
1Department of Horticulture, Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agricultural University, Gazipur, Bangladesh.

Md. Nazirul Islam Sarker
School of Public Administration, Sichuan University, Chengdu, China.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The present study is undertaken to explore importance, present status, research achievements, production techniques, post harvesting handling and the prospect of Gerbera flower in Bangladesh. It also described the constraints of Gerbera cultivation and recommendations for overcoming the constraints. The study is done based on content analysis. Gerbera flower has huge demand as cut flower in the whole country. Deficiency of mother stock and their high cost, cost of fertilizer and pesticides, absence of scientific knowledge & training, pest & disease, absence of extension work came out as significant financial and technical issues of the plant farm owners while insufficient & not developed transportation & communication program, low rate, absence of industry details, unstructured industry are among significant industry related issues. On the other hand promotion intermediaries specified cost uncertainty, the absence of adequate industry details, lacking storage space facilities, unsold plant, insufficient shop-space, demand variation, strikes as their issues and constraints. Pertinent recommendations for assisting plant production and developing an improved promotion program in Bangladesh include a concentrated effort by government entities and non-government agencies to offer appropriate classes to farm owners and traders, to offer appropriate production assistance and storage space facility & to build nationwide permanent trading infrastructure.

Keywords: Gerbera, Cultivation, Marketing, Prospect, Technology

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Program Area: Crop-Soil-Water Management

Commodity: Gerbera

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The existing study was performed to understand more about Importance, existing position, research success, production techniques, post growing handling and the prospects of Gerbera flower in Bangladesh.

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IMPORTANCE OF GERBERA FLOWER Flowers have been regarded as the icon of beauty and a food for our sight. They are used on all spiritual event events. Flowers are given as birthday celebration, wedding presents or while conference fed up individuals and even at memorials. Most women conform their hairstyle with flowers i.e. Gajara and Veni and it is one of the important plant decorations which will and style to their beauty. All the individuals regardless of their source, competition, sex and cadre love flowers. Generally, flowers are provided by enthusiasts in Forehead, Gurudwara, Cathedral and Masjids. Flowers are used as a plant design. Even dry flowers are also used in plant art or agreement of garlands and flowers are ready and provided to welcome the dignitaries. When cut flowers are used for container design that will be an outstanding piece of inside design. The significance of flowers is not limited up to the beautification, design or planning of Gajra, Garland, Veni or Arrangements but also have the commercial significance too. Some flowers like Increased, Jasmines, Tuberose, Nevada, Bakul are used for removal of essential natural oils which is a platform for the planning of fragrances, fragrances or attar. From Rose Gulkand, Increased water etc. products are also ready. Flowers are the icon of beauty and Bangladesh is the nation of natural charm. Many flowers are available regionally. Getting an associated with the professional farming of flowers as flowers have the great financial value and trade potential. But nowadays professional farming reducing day by day because of accelerating rate of food nourish production to give the increasing inhabitants, the absence of quality plant-wide range, the absence of appropriate knowledge and absence of technical progression. 2.1 General significance of Gerbera flowers Flowers help to get out of sickness through emotional charm. Flower landscapes increase the elegance of the house or an organization. Scent and Fragrances are purchased the perfume of flowers e.g. Atar. It is the origin of motivation to the romantics and authors. The flower is a nationwide icon. Flower boosts the visual sense of human being and meets the requirement of heart feelings. Its elegance and perfume give pleasure to all regardless of age and prosperity. It is the major component of public functions and wedding anniversaries and also substantially used for design. Flower farming is an excellent method of passing spare time and help to keep great health. 2.2 Public Significance of Gerbera flowers • Public Function: Wedding, interior design, worshipping, spiritual and self-adornment, flower flowers, kids wedding parties, pleasant friends or family members. • Financial contribution • Sale of flowers • Removal of essential sebum and • Making of monetary products like perfume 2.3 Financial significance of Gerbera flowers production Perfume sectors can be established in the country which can help enhance the nationwide economic system. Flowers can be a resource of getting huge forex by dispatching them. ? Flowers can be considered as an industrial product. Professional plant production may be helpful in increased making of the farmer. ? Establishment of plant production plants and perfume sectors can help fixing the lack of employment problem to a large level. ? It provides an opportunity to bring more rarely used land under plant farming. 2.4 Aggressive advantage of Gerbera flowers There is a great market requirement for plant throughout the year. Besides greater productivity and trade perspective is favoring floriculture in Bangladesh. Further investment in developing floriculture is very fulfilling and valuable due to the following reasons: • Accessibility of baby's room plants and seeds • Dirt and environment suitable for plants production • Easy production technology and great yield • Aggressive price and great profit • Export potential

Source of Information: International journal of Horticulture, Agriculture and Food science(IJHAF) [Vol-1, Issue-1, May-Jun, 2017] AI Publications ISSN: 2456-8635

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Flowers have a pious place in the minds of human beings all over the world and they are linked with human civilization and social fabric everywhere. Without flowers, the world would not have been so beautiful, as charming and as cherishing today. For its beauty, demand for the flower is increasing day by day. The tree has to be cleaned and given fertilize regularly. One tree survives five to six years. Gerbera tree is a long-surviving tree. Gerbera flower is like sunflower and its leaves are like red spinach. There are 30 kinds of gerbera flowers are available in the world. Among them there some charming colors like red, yellow, orange, white, pink and violet. Though gerbera is a foreign flower it has a huge demand in Bangladesh. One tree gives 60 to 70 flowers. In many programs like a wedding, New Year, gerbera flower has huge demand. To meet this rising demand, floriculture becomes popular and in recent days it has emerged as one of the most lucrative professions in all over the world. The future scope of Gerbera flowers is increasing demand for cut flowers, live plants, quality seed production, the sale of garden tools, pots and others, perfumery products, Bonsai development etc.

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