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Evaluation of Some Advance Elephant’s Foot Apple (feronia Limonia) Germplasm at Hathazari

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

Md. Amin
Cheif Scientific Officer
Regional Agricultural Research Station, Hathazari, Chittagong

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Eight elephant’s foot apple lines were evaluated at RARS, Hathazari, during 2011 to 2012. The highest (33 cm) base girth was observed in FL Hat-006 and the lowest (08 cm) in FL Hat-008. Number of main branches was the highest (5) in FL Hat-004 and the lowest (2) in FL Hat-002, FL Hat-005 and FL Hat-008. The highest (59) number of fruits were obtained from FL Hat-005 whereas the lowest (2) from FL Hat-007 and FL Hat-008. Average weight of fruits was the highest (345.0 g) in FL Hat-004 and the lowest (160.0 gm) in FL Hat-005. Number of seeds/fruit was the highest (124) in FL Hat-001. The biggest (8.30 cm x 8.47 cm) fruit was found in FL Hat-004 whereas the lowest (6.45 cm x 6.61 cm) was found in FL Hat-005. Differences were observed in different qualitative characters. The highest (82.43%) edible portion was recorded in FL Hat-001 and the lowest (45.16 %) was observed in FL Hat-002. The line FL Hat-001 also showed the highest (15%) TSS content followed by FL Hat-002 and FL Hat-005 (14%). The lowest (13%) TSS content recorded from FL Hat-006.

Keywords: Elephant’s foot apple, Evaluation, Fruit yield, Fruit quality

Location: Regional Agricultural Research Station, Hathazari, Chittagong

Start Date: 00-00-2011

End Date: 00-00-2012

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Wood apple

Objectives:

To study the performance of Elephant’s foot apple germplasm at Hathazari.
To evaluate, characterized and documented the Elephant’s foot apple germplasm.
To developed Elephant’s foot apple variety having higher yield and good quality.

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted at the Fruit Research Farm of Regional Agricultural Research Station, Hathazari, Chittagong during 2011-2012. Eight promising lines of Elephant’s foot apple were included in this experiment. The plants were planted in June 2002 at 4 m X 4 m spacing. The experimental design was RCBD with three replications. A single plant constituted a unit plot. The plants were fertilized with the recommended doses of manure and fertilizer (Anon, 2011). Intercultural operations such as weeding, ploughing, spading, irrigation and plant protection measures were done as and when required. Individual plant was covered with nylon net to protect the fruit from damage. Data on different growth parameters, flowering and fruiting, yield and quality were recorded and analyzed statistically. Base girth of the tree was measured at a height of 15 cm above the ground level.

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: 21000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 21000/-

Achievement/Findings:

Considering fruit size, fruits per plant, yield and fruit quality, it might be concluded that the lines FL Hat-005, FL Hat-001 and FL Hat-002 could be release as variety.

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings