Improvement of some under-utilised fruits through selection.htm Improvement of some under-utilised fruits through selection.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED HORTICULTURE
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Journal of Applied Horticulture. 1999: 1(1): 34-37

Improvement of some under-utilised fruits through selection

Singh, I S; Srivastava, A K; Singh, V

N.D. University of Agriculture and Technology, Kumarganj, Faizabad, U.P., India.

A survey of bael (Aegle marmelos), jamun (Syzigium [Syzygium] cumini), mahua (Bassia latifolia [Madhuca longifolia]), lasora (Cordia myxa), wood apple (Feronia limonia [Limonia acidissima]), monkey jack (Artocarpus lakoocha [A. lakucha]) and karonda (Carissa carandas) growing regions, particularly in eastern Uttar Pradesh, was conducted to examine the variability in existing germplasm for selection of desirable genotypes. Information was recorded on fruit physical and chemical characteristics, and much variability was observed. Some desirable traits were identified.

 

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