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Evaluation of Exotic Date Palm (phoenix Dactylifera L) Germplasm in Hrc, BARI, Gazipur

Ashraful Alam
Scientific Officer
Pomology Division, Horticulture research Centre, BARI, Gazipur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An experiment to evaluate the exotic date palm germplasm was conducted in the fruit research farm of HRC, BARI, Gazipur during 2013-2014. The study consisted ten exotic germplasm collected from market. Seedlings raised from the collected fruit were transplanted in the main field on 01 January 2012. Growth and development of all the germplasm in the field were satisfactory. The base girth ranged from 48.60 to 66.00 cm and the average base girth was 57.28 cm. The average plant height was recoded 241.87 cm and it varied from 212.60 to 275.65 cm. The average canopy spread was recorded 238.47 cm n-s and 239.56 cm e-w direction. Number of leaf per plant varied from 18 to 21 and the average leaf per plant was recorded 19.54. Now the plant age is about 2.5 years and vegetative growth condition was quite satisfactory. Overall growth was well and no insect pest infestation was found.

Keywords: Exotic date palm, Phoenix dactylifera, Plant growth

Location: Horticulture research Centre, BARI, Gazipur

Start Date: 01-02-2013

End Date: 31-08-2014

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Date palm

Objectives:

To study the performance of exotic date palm germplasm in Bangladesh

Evaluate, characterized and documented the collected exotic date palm germplasm

To select a suitable exotic date palm for cultivation in Bangladesh.

Methodology:

The experiment was carried out at the Fruit Research farm of Horticulture research Centre, BARI, Gazipur during 2013-2014 with ten date palm germplasm viz. PD Joy-001 to PD Joy-010 collected from the market. Data on fruit characteristics were taken in the laboratory. The seeds of collected fruits were sown individually in 8”/10” size poly bag which was filled up with 50% sandy loam soil and 50% well decomposed cowdung. The seedlings were transplanted in the main field on 01 January 2012. Before planting pits were prepared. Though the optimum plant spacing is 6 x 6-8 m but here closel planting was done due to its dioecious nature and seedlings derived from seeds could be 50% male and 50 % female approximately. It may take 5-7 year for flowering. Each pit was fertilized with 25 kg cowdung and 200 g TSP before 15 days of planting. Flood irrigation was given after planting once in a month. After three months of planting 100 g urea and 100 g MoP were applied in ring method at an interval of one month. Data on plant growth and development were taken and mean value, range and standard deviation 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: 20000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 20000/-

Achievement/Findings:

Growth and development of the date palm germplasm were quiet good and it was the preliminary observation indicating that the climatic condition of Bangladesh is suitable for cultivation of Phoenix dactylifera.

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings