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Evaluation of Caranda in Hilly Region of Bangladesh

A. S. M. Harunor Rashid
Scientific Officer
Agriculture Research Station, Raikhali, Rangamati

K. Hassan
Scientific Officer
Agriculture Research Station, Raikhali, Rangamati

S. P. Chakma
Scientific Officer
Agriculture Research Station, Raikhali, Rangamati

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An experiment was conducted on the evaluation of three caranda germplasms (CCRai 001, CCRai 002 & CCRai 003) and control (local) at ARS, Raikhali, Rangamati Hill District during 2011-2012. In this period the plant growth, yield and yield contributing characteristics were recorded. The maximum number of fruits per plant (500), the highest individual fruit weight (11 g), the highest fruit weight per plant (5.5 kg), the maximum edible portion (93.64%) and the highest yield (6.11 t/ha) were obtained in CCRai 001 while the minimum number of fruits per plant (290), the lowest individual fruit weight (7.3 g), the lowest fruit weight per plant (2.12 kg) the minimum edible portion (88.50%) and the lowest yield (2.36 t/ha) were found in control line. The distinguish characteristics were year round flowering, year round harvesting and the highest TSS (13.66 %) were observed in CCRai 001 line while seasonal flowering, seasonal harvesting and the lowest TSS (4.25 %) were observed in control (local) line.

Keywords: Caranda, Evaluation, Fruit yield, Fruit quality

Location: Agriculture Research Station, Raikhali, Rangamati

Start Date: 00-00-2011

End Date: 00-00-2012

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Fruit

Objectives:

To study the performance of caranda germplasm at Raikhali, Rangamati.
To evaluate, characterized and documented the caranda germplasm.
To developed caranda variety having higher yield and good quality.

Methodology:

Seedlings of different caranda lines collected from very apart of the Chittagong Hill Tracts were transplanted during 2005 at research field of ARS, Raikhali, Rangamati and evaluated during the period of 2011-12. Three germplasms viz. CCRai 001, CCRai 002, and CCRai 003, and one control (local) were included in this study. Seedling of caranda were planted in 2005at a spacing of 3 m X 3 m following single row planting system. One plant constituted a unit plot. Each of the plants was fertilized with cow dung 15 kg, Urea 450g, TSP 375 g and MP 375 g in two installments at the beginning and the end of the rainy season. Intercultural operations like weeding, spading for loosing of soil, irrigation during drought season etc. were done as and when necessary. Mature fruits were harvested during May, 2012. Data on plant height, base girth of the plant, number on main branches/plant, plant spread, flowering and harvesting time, and fruit characteristics were recorded from each plant. Single fruit weight, fruit size, TSS (%) and edible portion were recorded randomly selected 10 fruits from every harvest of each plant.

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: 20000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 20000/-

Achievement/Findings:

The line CCRai 001 showed better in respect of sweetness (TSS 13.66 %), yield and quality controlling characters over control and may be recommended for a new variety.

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