Vol. 7, Special Issue 6 (2019)
Qualitative characterization and diversity assessment in Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata Wall. Ex Ness) germplasm
Author(s): Jai Kumar, Animesh Sinha, Ravinder Raj Lal and Priyashi
Abstract: Keeping the importance of characterization and evaluation of the M&APs germplasm, an experiment was undertaken with 25 germplasm of Kalmegh collected across India from its natural habitat to screen out the existing diversity through its qualitative parameters under the climatic and edaphic conditions of Jharkhand at BAU, Ranchi. Plant growth habit of all accession was found erect. Leaf colour of 15 Kalmegh germplasm was pale green, green for 5 germplasm and dark green for 5 germplasm. Leaf surface of all germplasm was found glabrous. Leaf shape of 15 Kalmegh germplasm was found lanceolate, for 9 germplasm it was narrowly ovate and for 1 it was oblanceolate. Branching pattern of 5 germplasm were low branched, 10 had medium branched and rest 10 showed profusely branched. Corolla pubescence of 11 germplasm was slightly pubescent and rest 14 had densely pubescent. Seed colour of 5 germplasm was brown, 10 were yellowish brown and 10 were yellow in colour. Seed shape of all accession was ovoid and inflorescence type was lax panicle. Flower color of all germplasm was white with dark purple streaks. Capsule shape of 22 germplasm was found lanceolate and rest 3 was oblong in nature. From the findings, large diversity was recorded in the collected Kalmegh germplasm, which will be useful for Plant Breeders for its crop improvement.
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Jai Kumar, Animesh Sinha, Ravinder Raj Lal and Priyashi. Qualitative characterization and diversity assessment in Kalmegh (Andrographis paniculata Wall. Ex Ness) germplasm. International Journal of Chemical Studies. 2019; 7(6): 651-655.
