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Evaluation of Local Pummelo Germplasm at Chittagong

M. Moniruzzaman
Senior Scientific Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Hathazari, Chittagong

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

M. Dhar
Principal Scientific Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Hathazari, Chittagong

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Five germplasm of pummelo were evaluated at RARS, Hathazari, Chiittagong during 2012-2013. The highest number of fruits (71) was obtained from CG Hat-001, while the lowest (27) from CG Hat-003. The heaviest fruit was recorded in CG Hat-002 (916 g), while the lightest in CG Hat-004 (576 g). Fruit length and diameter ranged from 37.50-45.10 cm and 36.00-44.00 cm, respectively. The thickness of rind varied from 0.83 mm (CG Hat-005) to 1.57 mm (CG Hat-004). The highest edible portion (81.77%) was obtained from CG Hat-001, while the lowest (73.99%) from CG Hat-005. The skin color varied from green to yellow. The pulp color of CG-Hat-001 and CG Hat-00 2 were pink and the rest of the germplasm exhibited white pulp. Pulp firmness varied from soft to intermediate. The germplasm CG Hat-001 tasted very sweet. Juice content varied from medium to high. The peeling quality of fruit of all the germplasm was good except CG Hat-00 4. Bitterness was absent in most. Fruit shape of all the germplasm was pyriform except CG Hat-00 3, which produced oblong fruit. The TSS in the fruit of CG Hat-001, CG Hat-00 2 and CG Hat-00 3 were 11.

Keywords: Pummelo, Adaptability, Evaluation, Fruit characteristics

Location: Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Hathazari, Chittagong

Start Date: 01-01-2012

End Date: 30-09-2012

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Pummelo

Objectives:

To study the performance of pummelo germplasm at Gazipur

To select superior pummelo germplasm with respect to yield and quality of fruits.

To evaluate, characterize and document the pummelo germplasm for future utilization

To develop more pummelo varieties having higher yield and good quality

Methodology:

The study was conducted at the Regional Agricultural Research Station, BARI, Hathazari, Chittagong during the bearing season of 2012. The germplasm of pummelo viz.CG HatT-001, CG Hat-002,CG Hat-003,CG Hat-004 and CG Hat-005 were transplanted on the 27^th of June 2007. Germplasm were planted following single row planting system maintaining 5 plants in each row. Individual plant was fertilized with cowdung (20 kg), urea (500 g), TSP (500 g), MP (500 g), gypsum (200 g) , Zinc (4 g), boron (4 g) in two equal installments, one at the onset and the other at the end of rainy season. The intercultural operations (weeding, manuring, irrigation, plant protection measures etc.) were done as and when necessary. Five mature fruit from each germplasm were randomly selected for the study. Fully mature and ripe fruits were harvested from each plant and data on different parameters were recorded and the mean were calculated.

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: 18000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 18000/-

Achievement/Findings:

Considering fruit size, bearing and quality of fruits, the line CG Hat-001 and CG Hat-002 were found promising.

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