Morphological characterization of different guava genotypes based on leaf and fruit Parameters
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Characterization of germplasm is important for crop improvement. An investigation was carried out with twenty guava genotypes to investigate morphological characters viz. leaf qualitative and fruit qualitative and quantitative characters. The data were statistically analysed using descriptive statistical methods. While observing the fruit qualitative characters, Highest fruit weight was found in T17 P10 (220.49 g), highest fruit length was recorded in T15 P24 ( 9.69 cm ) and highest fruit diameter was obtained in T17 P10 ( 7.54 cm ). The minimum number of seeds and less seed hardness was observed in T13 P28 (208.50) and (3.93 kg/cm2) respectively. Among the 20 genotypes T17 P10, T11 P26 were found superior according to fruit weight, outer flesh thickness, shelf life, pulp texture and pulp colour. Thus, this study identifies promising guava genotypes that can be utilized for further crop improvement programme.
Authors: Gethe AS, Patil SD, Kshirsagar DB, Jadhav SB, Magar SD
Institution: Mahatma Phule Krishi Vidyapeeth
Language: English
Subfield: Pharmacology
Domain: Life Sciences
SDG: Zero hunger
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4404377738