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Collection and Evaluation of Ber Germplasm at Khagrachari

Shahadat Hossain
Scientific Officer
Hill Agricultural Research Station in Khagrachari

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

M. Salim
Scientific Officer
Hill Agricultural Research Station in Khagrachari

M.M. Ullah
Cheif Scientific Officer
Hill Agricultural Research Station in Khagrachari

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Ten local ber genotypes were evaluated the HARS, BARI, Khagrachari hill district with Apple kul as check during August, 2012 to March 2013. Fruits of different ber genotypes showed variation among themselves in various fruit characteristics under study. Harvesting period varied from February to March. The genotype ZM Kha-121 produced the heaviest fruit (17.88g) followed by ZM Kha-149 (14.87g) and Apple kul (13.36g). Fruit length of different genotypes varied from 2.21cm (ZM Kha-143) to 2.74cm (ZM Kha-148) whereas fruit breadth ranged from 1.98 cm (ZM Kha-106) to 3.16 cm (ZM Kha-121). Stone weight varied from 0.76 g (ZM Kha-104) to 1.43g (ZM Kha-121). In case of fruit color at mature stage it varied from greenish yellow to yellow in maximum genotypes, but Apple kul exhibited red tinge on upper part of the fruit. TSS of ber genotypes varied from 11.60 (ZM Kha-143) to 21.77% (ZM Kha-125). Maximum percentage of edible portion (93.54) was obtained from ZM Kha-149 which was closely followed by ZM Kha-121(92.00) and ZM Kha-104 (90.89), while minimum (81.10%) in ZM Kha-143. The highest yield (17.47 t/ha) was obtained in the ZM Kha-121, followed by ZM Kha-149(15.18 t/ha) and the lowest (3.32 t/ha) in ZM Kha-112.

Keywords: Ber, Evaluation, Harvesting period, Fruit characteristics

Location: Hill Agricultural Research Station in Khagrachari

Start Date: 01-08-2012

End Date: 31-03-2013

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Jujube

Objectives:

To study the performance and potentiality of collected ber germplasm at Khagrachari hill district.

To study the growth, yield and fruit quality of ber germplasm.

To develop more ber varieties having higher yield and good quality of fruits.

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted at the Hill Agricultural Research Station in Khagrachari during August, 2012 to March, 2013. The experimental materials were 10 local ber genotypes, namely ZM Kha-104, ZM Kha-106, ZM Kha-112, ZM Kha-116, ZM Kha-121, ZM Kha-125, ZM Kha-137, ZM Kha-143, ZM Kha-148 and ZM Kha-149 with Apple kul as check. Plant to plant distance was 4 m and row to row distance was also 6 m. The saplings of ber germplasm were planted in the year of 2008. The plants were pruned at March 2011. The plants were fertilized with recommended doses of manures and fertilizers. Inter cultural operations were done as and when necessary. Ten fruits from each tree were plucked randomly for data collection. The recorded data on length, breadth and circumference of fruits (cm). fruit weight (gm), thickness of flesh (cm), flesh weight (gm), edible portion, (%), harvesting period, length, breadth and circumference of stone (cm), stone weight (gm) and some others qualitative parameters were collected and statistically analyzed using computer software programme MSTAT-C.

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:

In consideration of fruit characteristics, physical appearance, quality, harvesting period, TSS, percent edible portion and yield potentialities, ZM Kha-121 and ZM Kha-149 may be recommended for Hill Tract.

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