M. Ratna
Scientific Officer
Spices Research Sub-station, BARI, Faridpur
R. Sarker
Scientific Officer
Spices Research Sub-station, BARI, Faridpur
M.M. Kamruzzaman
Principal Scientific Officer
Spices Research Sub-station, BARI, Faridpur
The present experiment was conducted to determine the extent of genetic variation among turmeric genotypes using yield contributing traits at Spices Research Sub-Centre, Faridpur during April, 2012 to March 2013. A total of nine genotypes (FT001, FT006, FT0012, FT0014, FT0017,FT0026, FT0035, FT0038 and FT0041) collected from Faridpur areas were studied in this trial. BARI Tutmeric-5 was used as check for this study. FT0014 possessed maximum number of mother rhizome (3.50), weight of whole rhizome/clump (310.67g), heavier mother rhizome (160.66 g) and finger (210.00 g).BARI Turmeric-5 gave maximum number of finger (15.05) while FT0012 possessed minimum number of mother rhizome (2.25), finger (7.25) and weight of whole rhizome/clump (190.58 g). On the other hand, FT0035 produced lower weight of mother rhizome (109.04 g) and FT006 produced lower weight of finger (118.00 g).
COLLECTION, CHARACTERIZATION, GERMPLASM, LOCAL, TURMERIC.
Spices Research Sub-station, BARI, Faridpur
Variety and Species
To estimate the genetic divergence among 9 turmeric accessions, which represents most of the diversity currently available in Faridpur region.
The experiment was conducted to determine the extent of genetic variation among turmeric genotypes using yield contributing traits at Spices Research Sub-centre, Faridpur during April 2012 to March 2013. The experimental field belongs to high land of Low Ganges River Floodplain (AEZ 12) with clay loam in texture and 7.5-8.0 soil PH. A total of nine genotypes (FT001, FT006, FT0012, FT0014, FT0017, FT0026, FT0035, FT0038 and FT0041) collected from Faridpur areas were studied in this trial. BARI Tutmeric-5 was used as check for this study. The turmeric lines were evaluated and characterized regarding yield contributing characters of underground parts of turmeric plants. It was a non-replicated trial. The rhizomes were planted on April 30, 2012. The land was fertilized with cowdung, N, P, K, S and Zn at the rate of 10t, 100, 36, 85, 20 and 2 kg per hectare, respectively. Sources of nutrients for N, P, K and S were urea, triple super phosphate, muriate of potash and gypsum, respectively The entire quantity of cowdung, P, S, Zn and half of K were applied as basal dose. Half of N was applied at 50 days after planting. Remaining N and K was applied as top dress in two equal splits at 80 and 120 days. Weeding was done at 50, 80 and 120 days after planting. To control leaf spot and leaf blotch diseases, alternate spraying of Bavistin @2g/l of water and Oxivit @ 4g/l of water was done at regular interval. The crop was harvested on 28 March, 2013 when all the plants started drying. Average data of number of mother rhizome, number of fingers, weight of mother rhizome, weight of finger and weight of whole rhizome/clump of turmeric lines as well as range and standard deviation were also calculated.
Annual Research Report 2012-13, Spice Research Center, BARI, Shibganj, Bogra
30,000/-
Nine turmeric lines (FT001, FT006, FT0012, FT0014, FT0017, FT0026, FT0035, FT0038 and FT0041) and BARI Turmeric-5 was considered for evaluation in this trial. Different plant characters contributed yield, were furnished in Table 1. FT0014 possessed maximum number of mother rhizome (3.50), and weight of whole rhizome (310.67g). BARI Turmeric-5 gave maximum number of finger (15.05) while FT0012 possessed minimum number of mother rhizome (2.25), finger (7.25) and weight of whole rhizome/clump (190.58 g). On the other hand, FT0014 produced heavier mother rhizome (160.66 g) and finger (210.00 g) while FT0035 produced lower weight of mother rhizome (109.04 g) and FT006 produced lower weight of finger (118.00 g).
It is a first year trial. Yield contributing characters of different lines distinctly varied. This trial may be repeated with more observation in respect of both above and underground parts of studied turmeric lines for conclusive inference.
Report/Proceedings