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Variabilities in Paniwala (flacourtia Jangomes) Fruits in Bangladesh

S. N. Mozumder
Scientific Officer
Agricultural Research Station, Raikhali, Chandraghona, Rangamati Hill District

S. M. M. Rahman
Scientific Officer
Agricultural Research Station, Raikhali, Chandraghona, Rangamati Hill District

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

The study was done at the Agricultural Research Station, Raikhali, Chandraghona, Rangamati Hill District during the period from August to September 2001. There were wide variations among the land races/lines, which would provide a good scope in developing some potential lines of this fruit. However, considering the factors of weight and size, % of edible portion, brix reading (TSS%), taste and sweetness and yield/plant, the lines FJR-007, FJR-009, FJR-017, FJR-018, FJR-031, FJR-032, FJR-042 and FJR-045 were found superior to others.

Keywords: Paniwala, Variability, Hilly areas.

Location: Agricultural Research Station, Raikhali, Chandraghona, Rangamati Hill District

Start Date: 01-04-2001

End Date: 30-09-2001

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Fruit

Objectives:

To evaluate the performance of lukluki plants grown in different places of hill districts of Bangladesh and to study variability that exist among different land races.

Methodology:

The study was done at the Agricultural Research Station, Raikhali, Chandraghona, Rangamati Hill District during the period from April to September 2001. Accordingly 10 fruits from each of 70 growing lines were collected in the hilly region. The lines were FJR-001 to FJR-070. However, due to short period of availability and perishable nature, fruits of many other centres could not be collected. Fruits obtained from one concentrated growing centre were considered to belong to a particular land race. Morphological characters of 70 lines were studied in homestead areas. Age of plant, height and breadth of the plant, number of main branch, spreading of the tree (N-S and E-W), flowering and harvesting time were recorded. Quantitative and qualitative characters of 10 fruits obtained from each of the land races were studied in the laboratory. Weight and size of fruits, weight of flesh and skin, number and weight of seeds per fruit, brix reading (TSS%), %edible portion, yield/plant (kg), colour, sweetness and taste, were recorded. Brix reading was taken by a hand refractometer and taste was determined organolaptically by a panel of judges belonging to different classes of people. The data thus obtained were analyzed statistically

Source of Information: Annual Research Report, 2001-02. Agricultural Research Station, Raikhali, Chandraghona, Rangamati Hill District

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Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget: 25000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 25000/-

Achievement/Findings:

The study indicated that there were wide variations among the land races/lines, which would provide a good scope in developing some potential lines of this fruit. The highest fruit yield (320 kg) was recorded in the line FJR-009 and the lowest (5kg) in FJR-004. The average yield /plant was 102.36kg. However, considering the factors of weight and size, %edible portion, brix reading (TSS%), taste and sweetness and yield/plant, the lines FJR-007, FJR-009, FJR-017, FJR-018, FJR-031, FJR-032, FJR-042 and FJR-045 were found superior to others.

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