Growth, yield
and quality performance of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) genotypes in mid
altitudes of Meghalaya |
Chandra,
R.,Sheo Govind,Desai, A. R. |
ICAR Research
Complex for NEH Region, Barapani, Meghalaya 793 103, India |
Performance of twenty-five genotypes was studied at Barapani for three
consecutive years. Among the 19 characters studied, weight of primary
finger rhizome recorded the highest level of variability (38.94%)
followed by number of primary and secondary finger rhizomes per clump.
Plant height, length of leaf, and length, diameter and weight of primary
finger rhizome, internodal distance of primary finger rhizome, and
rhizome yield per hectare were significantly and positively associated
with fresh rhizome yield per clump. A negative correlation between dry
rhizome recovery and fresh rhizome yield per clump was observed. PCT
13, PCT 11, GL Puram and PCT 15 showed no significant differences and
had higher yields, indicating their suitability for cultivation under
mid hill conditions of Meghalaya. Lakadong had poor yields but had the
highest curcumin (7.33%) content. |
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