Characterization of some kancha mitha germplasm of mango.
Islam M. S., Islam M. S., Uddin M. Z., Alam M. A., Uddin M. S.
Author Affiliation: Regional Horticulture Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh.
International Journal of Sustainable Agricultural Technology 9 : 71-74
Abstract : An experiment was conducted at Regional Horticultural Research Station, Bangladesh Horticultural Research Station, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Chapainawabganj, Bangladesh during 2010 to 2011 to characterize of seven kancha mitha mango germplasms for superior traits. Wide variations were observed among the germplasm. The heaviest fruit weight of 216.67 g was obtained from KM-007 followed by KM-005 (191.67 g) whereas the lightest fruit (171.07 g) was weighed in KM-006. Growth regarding tree volume was varied significantly among the Kancha mitha germplasms. Significantly the tallest tree (109.53) was found in KM-003 against the dwarf tree (59.38 m) in KM-002. The maximum edible portion (74%) was obtained from KM-007 whereas the minimum edible portion (63%) was found in KM-001. The highest TSS (11.4% Brix) was recorded from KM-006 whereas the lowest (8.6%) was noted under KM-005. Significantly maximum yield regarding number of fruits (181.6) and weight of fruits (31 kg) per tree was obtained from KM-006 followed by KM-007 (141 number and 30.55 kg) whereas the minimum yield was (5 and 10.3 kg) was noted under KM-003. In respect of qualitative characters KM006 was found superior than other germplasm.