Vol. 6, Issue 6 (2018)
Morphometric survey and evaluation of custard apple genotypes in South Eastern Rajasthan
Author(s): Prerak Bhatnagar and J Singh
Abstract: Survey of custard apple genotypes were undertaken during 2013, 2015 and 2016 under plant genetic resource management to collect suitable variability of custard apple fruit for assessment of various attributes pertaining to fruit quality present in Jhalawar, Udaipur and Rajsamand districts. The estimated attributes of nine genotypes revealed significant variation range in fruit weight (91.80-200.33g), pulp weight (27.01-107.61g), number of seeds/fruit (14.75-56.75), seed weight/fruit (4.83-16.87g) and total soluble solids content (21.60-26.80obrix) of custard apple pulp. The genotypes exhibited considerable biodiversity in South Eastern districts of Rajasthan and can be utilized for further breeding programmes through performance evaluation encompassing nutritional fortification trials possibly by ex-situ conservation at field repositories and persistent efforts should be undertaken for exploration and collection of these naturally occurring custard apple genotypes abundantly prevalent in natural gene sanctuary at various locations in sub-mountainous tracts of Malwa plateau and Aravalli hills.
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Prerak Bhatnagar, J Singh. Morphometric survey and evaluation of custard apple genotypes in South Eastern Rajasthan. Int J Chem Stud 2018;6(6):1257-1261.
