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Collection and Evaluation of Table Banana (musa Sapientum) Germplasm at Rars, Jessore

M. Rafi Uddin
Principal Scientific Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Jessore

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

One out standing banana germplasm namely MS Jes-001 was evaluated at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Jessore during 2012-13. The plant highest of the studied banana germplasm was 3.8 m. The date of shooting and harvesting were recorded at 26-10-2012 and 27-04-2013, respectively. The length and weight of peduncle were noted 11.4 m and 3.8 kg, respectively. The length and weight of bunch were obtain 92 cm and 24.8 kg, respectively. The number of hand/bunch, number of figure/hand as well as number of finger/bunch were noted 14, 17.9 and 250.6, respectively. The weight, length and diameter of individual finger were found 83.7 g, 12.33 cm and 3.25 cm, respectively. The finger per plant as well as yield per plant were harvested 251 and 21.0 kg, respectively. The single fruit contained 3-5 seeds. The TSS contained of fruits was recorded 23.5%.

Keywords: Collection, Evaluation, Table banana, Fruit characteristics

Location: Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Jessore

Start Date: 08-06-2012

End Date: 30-09-2013

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Banana

Objectives:

To study the adaptability of selected banana germplasm at Jessore.

To study the growth, yield and fruit characteristics of selected banana germplasm at Jessore

To develop more banana variety having good growth, higher yield and fruit characteristics.

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Jessore during 2012-13. One out standing banana germplasm namely MS Jes-001 was evaluated under this study. The germplasm was collected from Andulbaria of Chuadanga district and planted at RARS, Jessore in July 2009. Twelve sword suckers were planted maintaining 2 x 2 m row to row as well as plant to plant distance. Suckers were planted in the field on 8 July 2011. Manure and fertilizers were applied @ cowdung 15 kg, TSP 400 g, gypsum 200 g, MoP 300 g, boron 20 g and ZnO 15 g per pit before planting of sucker. Urea 300 g and MoP 250 g were applied in four equal installments starting from two months after sucker planting. Additional 400 g urea and 300 g MoP were applied immediately after flower opening. Irrigation, weeding, pest control and other cultural operations were done as and when necessary. Data were recorded on growth, yield and fruit characteristics from each unit plot and analyzed statistically following MSTATC programme. Weeding, irrigation and desuckering were done as and when necessary. No fungicide and insecticide were applied during the crop period. The first ratoon crop was allowed to be grown and harvested.

Source of Information: Research Report on Horticultural Crops 2012-13. 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:

Considering finger weight, number of fingers per bunch, bunch weight and yield, the line of MS Jes-001 was found superior compared to other banana varieties and might be recommended for release as a new banana variety.

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