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Evaluation of Lime (citrus Aurantifolia) Germplasm at Joydebpur, Gazipur

M. Zillur Rahman
Senior Scientific Officer
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur

M. R. Karim
Scientific Officer
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur

M. Azmat Ullah
Principal Scientific Officer
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Three germplasm of lime were collected and planted at Fruit Research Farm, HRC, BARI, Joydebpur on July 2012. The germplasm were evaluated during July 2013 to June 2014. Among the lime germplasm the highest plant height (114.67 cm) was recorded in CA Joy-001 followed by CA Joy-003 (106.67 cm) and the lowest plant height (105.67 cm) was noted in CA Joy-002.The widest north-south x east-west canopy spread were observed in CA Joy-001 (142.00 cm x 157.00 cm) followed by CA Joy-002 (123.33 cm x 132.67 cm). The narrowest was manifested in CA Joy-003 (103.00 cm x 100.33 cm). Individual fruit weight and number of fruit/plant (71.0 g and 74.33, respectively) were noticed maximum in CA Joy-001. Maximum juice contents (35%) was recorded in CA Joy-001, followed by CA Joy-003 (33%), while minimum (29%) in CA Joy-002. TSS percentage was recorded the highest (7.0%) in CA Joy-002 and the lowest (4.5%) in CA Joy-001. Maximum yield (5.15 kg/plant) was noted in CA Joy-001, while the lowest (3.06 kg/plant) in CA Joy-003 followed by CA Joy-002 (3.08 kg/plant) which were identical. There was no disease infestation in the germplasm CA Joy-001 but others two germplasm exhibits few scab and canker disease symptom.

Keywords: Characterization, Morphology, Citrus aurantifolia

Location: Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur

Start Date: 00-07-2013

End Date: 00-06-2014

Program Area: Variety and Species

Non-commodity: Performance

Objectives:

To study the performance of lime germplasm under Gazipur
To evaluate, characterized and documented the lime germplasm for future utilization
To select superior lime germplam in respect to yield and fruit quality for developing a varieties

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted at the Fruit Research Farm of Horticulture Research Centre (HRC) Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI), Joydebpur, Gazipur during July 2013 to June 2014. Three germplasm of lime were collected from different areas of the country and planted on July 2012. One year old seedlings were planted in the field at a spacing of 4 x 4 m. Plants were fertilized with the recommended dose of manure and fertilizer (Ullah, et al 2006). All of the accessions were fertilized with 10-12 kg well decomposed cowdung, 100 g urea, 100 g TSP and 100 g MoP on first week of October 2013. Light irrigation was given after fertilization. 50 g Urea, 50 g TSP, 50 g MP and 25 g Furadan per plant was given each time on November, January and March. Three flood irrigations were performed on mid November, January and March. Weeding was performed after 6-8 days of each irrigations. Insecticide (admire) was sprayed twice at 7 days interval on the last week of February for controlling the aphid infestation. Data on base girth, plant height, north south and east-west spreading, growth condition, fruit length, fruit diameter, segment number, rind thickness, number of fruit per plant, seed/fruit, fruit weight, juice content (%), TSS and yield per plant were recorded on June 2014 and analyzed statistically.

Source of Information: Research Report on Horticultural Crops 2013-14. Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701.

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Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget: 21000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 21000/-

Achievement/Findings:

Considering plant growth, individual fruit weight, number of fruit/plant, fruit yield and juice content the accessions CA Joy-001 gave the highest performance without any disease and insect infestation and might be selected as variety.

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