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Collection and Evaluation of Banana Germplasm (sagor Kola) in Hilly Region

Sshahadat Hossain
Scientific Officer
Hill Agricultural Research Station, Khagrachari

M. Salim
Scientific Officer
Hill Agricultural Research Station, Khagrachari

M. A. Rouf
Senior Scientific Officer
Hill Agricultural Research Station, Khagrachari

M. M. Ullah
Chief Scientific Officer
Hill Agricultural Research Station, Khagrachari

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Four lines of banana (Sagor kola) were collected and evaluated at Hill Agricultural Research Station, Khagrachari during the period from September, 2011 May, 2013 consisting second cropping season. The tallest plant (322cm) was obtained in MS Kha-004, while the shortest (292 cm) was in MS Kha-006. The highest base girth (80 cm) was obtained from MS Kha-007 and the lowest (70 cm) from MS Kha-006. Maximum weight of bunch (22 kg), number of hands/bunch (11), hand weight (1.85 kg) and number of finger/hand (17.20) were recorded from MS Kha-007, while minimum bunch weight (12.25 kg), number of hands/bunch (7) and hand weight (1.60 kg) were recorded in MS Kha-005. The heaviest finger (184.0 g) along with the highest finger length and girth (17.20 and 4.33 cm, respectively) was found in MS Kha-004 and the lowest finger length (12.33 cm) was in MS Kha-007 and finger girth (3.58 cm) in MS Kha-005. Maximum edible portion and TSS was contained (88.40 and 22%, respectively) in MS Kha-004, followed by MS Kha-007 (71.94 and 21%, respectively). The highest yield (55.00 t/ha) was recorded from MS Kha-007 followed by MS Kha-004 (40.00 t/ha), while the lowest (30.62 t/ha) in MS Kha-005.

Keywords: Evaluation, Banana germplasm, Sagor Kola, Fruit characteristics, Hilly region

Location: Hill Agricultural Research Station, Khagrachari

Start Date: 01-09-2011

End Date: 31-05-2013

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Banana

Objectives:

To study the adaptability and performance of selected banana (Sagor Kola) germplasm at Hill tract of Bangladesh.

To study the growth, yield and fruit characteristics of selected banana (Sagor Kola)germplasm at Khagrachari

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

Methodology:

Sword suckers of 4 banana germplasm (Sagor Kola) were collected from farmers’ field and planted directly in the field of Hill Agricultural Research Station, Khagrachari during September, 2011. Four selected lines of Sagor kola viz. MS Kha-004, MS Kha-005, MS Kha-006 and MS Kha-007 were included in the experiment. The experiment was laid out in raised beds under randomized complete block design (RCBD) with three replications. The unit plot size was 4 x 4 m. Four sword suckers were accommodated in each plot maintaining 2 x 2 m row to row as well as plant to plant distance. Suckers were planted in the field on 9 September 2011. The land was fertilized with cowdung @ 20t/ha and urea, TSP, MP and gypsum @ 600, 400 and 300 kg. Half of the cowdung, TSP and gypsum were applied in the field during final land preparation and the remaining halves were applied in the pit 10 days before planting. Urea and MP were applied as side dressing in five equal installments at one month interval starting from one month after planting. Bamboo sticks were supplied for support, weeding, irrigation and other cultural practices 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.

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: 25000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 25000/-

Achievement/Findings:

Considering finger weight, number of fingers per bunch, bunch weight, yield and quality the line of MS Kha-007 and MS Kha-004 were found promising compared to other banana (Sagor Kola) varieties and might be recommended for further evaluation as well as regional yield trial.

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