Kashmir,November 18,2025- Students from various parts of the country pursuing studies at SKUAST-Kashmir are making significant strides in advanced horticultural innovation. Their ongoing research focuses on achieving year-round tulip blooming, altering flower colour patterns, and developing new methods for colour preservation in floriculture.
At the university’s horticulture and floriculture research wings, scholars are experimenting with climate-controlled environments, nutrient management, and genetic techniques to extend the blooming cycle of tulips — a flower that traditionally blossoms only during spring in Kashmir. Researchers say that success in this project could revolutionise Kashmir’s floriculture sector, boost tourism, and open new avenues in commercial flower production.
The team is also working on scientific processes that can modify and preserve tulip colours, an area of high value for decorative flower markets, export potential, and long-term storage. Faculty experts at SKUAST-K have lauded the students’ dedication, stating that such innovations could strengthen agri-tech, create opportunities for floriculture startups, and enhance India’s footprint in global flower research.
With Kashmir already renowned for its annual Tulip Garden spectacle, this pioneering work by young researchers aims to transform tulip cultivation from a seasonal attraction into a sustainable, year-round industry.
