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Variabilities in Fruits of Carambola

M. A. Hakim
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute, Gazipur.

M. Saifullah
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute, Gazipur.

M. A. Hoque
Horticulture Research Centre, Bangladesh Agriculture Research Institute, Gazipur.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Variabilities in fruits of carambola were studied at BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur. Fruits were collected from Gazipur, Mymensingh, Narshingdi and Kishoregonj areas based on information from the local people. Among the fruits collected from 24 lines, high quality fruits were recorded in lines AC-020, AC-021 and AC- 023. Hence, these lines were selected as the promising lines for collecting scion and further evaluation in the research field.

Keywords: Variability, Carambola, Quality

Location: BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur

Start Date: 00-07-1995

End Date: 00-09-1995

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Carambola

Objectives:

1.To ascertain variabilities in carambola

2.To identify the plants bearing quality fruits

Methodology:

The work was done at BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur from July to September 1995. Fruits were collected from 24 superior lines grown at Gazipur, Mymensingh, Kishoregonj and Narshindi areas based on information from local people and analyzed in the laboratory. It is known that red and acidic soil is congenial for high quality carambola fruits and Gazipur is one of the best areas for this. Data in respect of different quantitative and qualitative characters of these fruits such as weight, size (length and breadth), number and weight of seed/fruit, edible portion, brix, total acid, fruit colour, pulp colour, fibrousness and sweetness were recorded. The brix was determined by hand refractometer while the total acid content by acid meter. Sweetness and fibrousness were recorded by organoleptic test by a panel of judges.

Source of Information: Bangladesh Hort.,26(1&2), pp:60-61, 1998; ISSN 0379-4288

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Achievement/Findings:

Fruits of seventeen lines were fibreless while the fruits of others were fibrous. The fruits of the line AC-020, AC- 021, AC-023, AC-038 and AC-052 were sweet in taste while as the fruits of other lines were medium sweet to sour. Juiciness varied from medium to very juicy. Among the fruits collected from 24 lines, high quality fruits were recorded in lines AC-020, AC-021 and AC- 023. Considering all, the line AC-020, AC-023 and AC-021 were found superior to others. Further study will be undertaken on collection of scion and evaluation in the research field.

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