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Studies on Growth, Yield and Quality of Some Turmeric Germplasm

N. U. Ahmed
Division of Horticulture, BARI, Joydevpur, Gazipur.

M. M. Hoque
Division of Horticulture, BARI, Joydevpur, Gazipur.

A. K. M. Amzad Hossain
Division of Horticulture, BARI, Joydevpur, Gazipur.

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

There were significant variations among the 47 local turmeric germplasm in respect of yield and yield components. Among the six genotypes selected in the first year and again evaluated in the second year three lines viz. T-027, T-037 and T-034 were identified as promising lines producing an average yield of 39.5, 24.2 and 20.3 t/ha respectively.

Keywords: Growth, Yield, Quality, Turmeric germplasm

Location: Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur

Start Date: 06-04-1983

End Date: 01-01-1983

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Turmeric

Objectives:

To evaluate performance of locally available turmeric germ plasm with a view to identify and select the promising lines.

Methodology:

The first experiment was conducted at the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Joydebpur during kharif season of 1983. There were 47 accessions included in this experiment which were collected from different parts of the country. It was laid out in RCBD with three replications. The unit plot size was 300 x 180cm and the plants were spaced 45 x 25cm. The soil belongs to Grey Terrace soil with silty loam texture having pH value of 6.4. Healthy rhizomes were selected as planting materials and planted in furrow on 6 April, 1983. The planting rows were ridged after emergence of plants. The crop was fertilized and other cultural practice were done as recommended. The crop was grown under rainfed condition and only two irrigation were provided during October and November. Plant protection measures were taken as needed. The crop was harvested on first January, 1984, when most of the foliage dried up. Data on plant height, number of leaves per plant, number of stems per hill and yield Were recorded. Flesh colour was recorded for determination of rhizome quality. In the following year (kharif 1984) six promising turmeric lines selected on the basis of the results obtained in first year's experiment (kharif 1983) were again evaluated along with a local check. The crop was planted On 2 April. 1984 and raised as was done is casa of first experiment. Yield and flesh colour were recorded. Yield data were analyzed statistically.

Source of Information: Bangladesh Hort.,16(1):13-16,1988; ISSN 0379-4288

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Achievement/Findings:

The line T-027 produced the highest yield (39.5 t/ha) followed by T-016 (30.9 t/ha), while the lowest yield was obtained from the local check (8.6 t/ha). Although the yield of T-016 was second highest, its flesh colour was light yellow and it was not considered for selection. Considering the yield and quality, three lines, namely, T-027, T-037 and T-034 were selected as superior genotypes.

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