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Survey, Collection and Evaluation of Superior Jackfruit Germplasm

A. S. M. Mesbah Uddin
Senior Scientific Officer
Pomology Division, Horticulture Research Centre, BARI, Gazipur

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Fruits of nineteen jackfruit germplasm were collected on the basis of farmer’s opinion and studied 2010-2011. Germplasm were varied widely in different aspects like as fruit weight, fruit size, number of bulb, juiciness and TSS. The highest individual fruit weight was observed in AH 018 (11.30 kg) closely followed by AH 016 (9.5kg) and AH 006 (8.80 kg), while the lowest was in AH 003 (4.25 kg). Maximum fruit length was recorded in AH 001 (37.5cm) and minimum in AH 0011 (26 cm). Highest fruit breadth was recorded from AH 016 (25 cm) and the lowest from AH 003 (16.5 cm). Rind thickness ranged from 0.80 cm (AH 004) to 2.00 cm (AH 001). Number of bulbs/fruit was maximum in AH 016 (274) and minimum in AH 001 (110). Rachis weight was higher in AH 006 (1000 g) and lower (200 g) in AH 011, AH 012 and AH 015. Pulp texture of maximum germplasm was soft to very soft but only four were found firm. The highest TSS was found in AH 015 (27%) and the lowest in AH 017 (12 %). Among the nineteen germplasm AH 001, AH 007, AH 015, AH 018, AH 019 were found promising.

Keywords: Jackfruit germplasm, Survey, Collection, Evaluation

Location: Shreepur, Madupur, Shibpur, Akhaura and Ramgarh in the district of Gaziupur, Tangail, Norshingdi, B. baria and Khagrachori

Start Date: 00-00-2010

End Date: 00-00-2011

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Jackfruit

Objectives:

The experiment was carried out to select superior germplasm for releasing as new variety (ies)..

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted with different jackfruit germplasm collected from five locations on the basis of farmer’s opinion. The locations were Shreepur, Madupur, Shibpur, Akhaura and Ramgarh in the district of Gaziupur, Tangail, Norshingdi, B. baria and Khagrachori. The age of the plants was 10-15 years. Fully mature fruits were harvested from the plant. Three fruits of each selected germplasm were collected and stored in the ambient temperature for ripen. Data on different parameters were recorded in the fruit laboratory after ripening of the fruits and the mean data were calculated. Data were recorded on fruit length, fruit breath, individual fruit weight, juiciness and percent TSS and bulb characteristics during 2010-2011 according to IBPGR descriptor.

Source of Information: Research Report on Horticultural Crops 2011-12. Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Gazipur-1701.

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Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget: 25000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 25000/-

Achievement/Findings:

Among the nineteen germplasm, AH 001, AH 007, AH 015, AH 018, AH 019 were found promising considering fruit size, fruit weight and different qualitative characteristics and might be selected for future utilization, evaluation and conservation.

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