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Evaluation of Promising Indian Olive (olea Europaea) Germplasms at Hathazari, Chittagong

S. M. Faisal
Senior Scientific Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Hathazari, Chittagong

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Twenty four germplasm of Indian olive were collected and planted at RARS, Hathazari, Chittagong during 2002. Among the germplasm thirteen plants produced fruits regularly and evaluated during 2012-2014 to observe their field performances as well as their genetic variations. Among the germplasm a wide genetic variations were observed among different physio-morphological paeameters studied. The highest base girth (248 cm) was observed in OE Hat-002. Maximum number of primary branch (4) was found in OE Hat-016 and OE Hat-021. The line OE Hat-002 was the tallest (12.0 m) among the germplasm. The same line exhibited the highest canopy spread (12.7 x 16.2 m). Number of fruits/plant was obtained maximum (8056) in OE Hat-0017, whereas minimum (200) in OE Hat-002. Single fruit weight was the highest (30.8 g) in OE Hat-010 followed by OE Hat-002 (27.2 g), while the lowest (17.6 g) in OE Hat-018. The highest yield (188.55 Kg/plant) was recorded from the line OE Hat-003, followed by OE Hat-001 (155.52 kg/plant) and the lowest (5.44 kg/plant) in OE Hat-002. Edible portion was found the highest (88.24 %) in OE Hat-002, while the lowest (80.80%) in OE Hat-005. The TSS content of fruits was the highest in OE Hat-018 (9.73 %) and lowest (6.30%) in OE Hat-016.

Keywords: Olea europaea, Growth parameters, Yield and quality, TSS, Edible portion

Location: Regional Agricultural Research Station, Hathazari, Chittagong

Start Date: 00-02-2012

End Date: 00-08-2014

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Indian olive

Objectives:

To study the performance of Indian olive germplasm at Hathazari, Chittagong
To evaluate, characterized and documented the Indian olive germplasm for improvement
To select superior Indian olive germplam in respect to yield and fruit quality for developed as varieties

Methodology:

Twenty four germplasm of Indian olive were collected and planted at Regional Agricultural Research Station, Hathazari, Chittagong during 2002. Among the germplasm thirteen plants produced fruits regularly and considered for evaluation. During February 2012 to August 2014 the growth, phenology and fruit characteristics were studied. The plants were fertilized twice in a year first in May-June and second in September-October. Each plant was fertilized with 30 kg cowdung, 750 g urea, 500g TSP, 500 g MoP, 200 g gypsum, respectively. The plants were irrigated twice at an interval of 15 days in the time of flowering and fruit set. Data on plant height, base girth, plant spreading, number of primary branches, time of flowering, time of harvesting, harvest duration, number of fruits/plant, fruit weight (g), fruit length (cm), fruit breadth (cm), seed weight (g), seed length (cm), seed breadth (cm), edible portion (%), TSS (%), yield/plant (kg), shape of fruit, skin color, pulp color and organoleptic taste were recorded and the mean data were calculated.

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:

From the above findings it may be concluded that the line OE Hat-003 was found the best yielder among the germplasm and might be selected for future utilization

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