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Evaluation of Natal Plum (carissa Macrocarpa) in Hill Valley

S. P. Chakma

A. S. M. Harunor Rashid

M. Islam

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

An experiment on natal plum was conducted at the established minor fruit orchard at the hill valley of Agricultural Research Station of Raikhali in Rangamati Hill District during 2013-14. The only natal plum genotype, i.e., CM Rai-001 produced 10 kg fruits per plant with 13.00 g individual fruit weight, 3.89 × 2.50 cm fruit size, 93.50 % edible portion and 13.80 % TSS which were much more higher than those of the local caranda genotypes. The oblong-pointed shaped fruits were red in color having red flesh and two flat seeds.CM Rai-001 produced flowers and fruits round the year.

Keywords: Natal plum, Fruit size and weight,Yield

Location: ARS, BARI, Raikhali,Rangamati Hill District

Start Date: 00-00-2013

End Date: 00-00-2014

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity: Natal plum

Objectives:

To evaluate natal plum of hilly areas for selection of a superior genotype.

Methodology:

The experiment was conducted on the existing five years old natal plant genotypes comprising CM Rai-001 and local as check at the hill valley of Agricultural Research Station, Raikhali in Rangamati Hill District during 2013-14. One natal plum genotype i.e., CM Rai-001 with one local caranda genotypes as check were planted during 2009. The soil was fertilized with well decomposed cowdung @ 10 kg/plant, 138g N, 115 g P₂O₅ and 135g K₂O per plant per year. NPK were applied in the form of urea, TSP and MoP, respectively in two equal installments in a year, the first at the onset of rainy season and the second at the end of last harvest. Intercultural operations like irrigation, weeding, pruning etc. were done as and when necessary. Data on plant growth, yield and yield contributing characters were taken and statistically analyzed.

Source of Information: Research Report on Horticultural Crops 2013-2014 (Pomology Division) HRC, BARI, Joydebpur, Gazipur

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Achievement/Findings:

The natal plum genotype CM Rai-001 was found superior in terms of fruit weight, number of fruits, yield and TSS. This might be released as a variety.

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