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Maintenance of Aroids and Other Minor Tuber Crops Germplasm

Md. Shafiqul Islam
Scientific Officer
Tuber Crops Research Centre Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701 Bangladesh

Md. Shamsul Alam
Senior Scientific Officer
Tuber Crops Research Centre Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute Joydebpur, Gazipur-1701 Bangladesh

H.C. Mohanta, B.K. Goswami, and K.H. Kabir

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

Tuber Crops Research Centre (TCRC), BARI has collected a large number of aroids namely Mukhikachu, Panikachu from different locations of the country to see their performance in respect of yield and quality. At present, TCRC is maintaining 71 panikachu lines, 25 mukhikachu lines, 10 yam and 2 cassava lines in the field gene bank.

Keywords: Aroids,Germplasm, Maintenance

Location: Joydebpur

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 30-12-2011

Program Area: Variety and Species

Commodity:

Objectives:

To maintain aroids germplasm for future use in breeding program

Methodology:

Source of Information: TCRC Annual Report 2011-12

Article Link (Online Journal):

Funding Source:

1. Government

Budget: 450000/-

Total Budget (Tk.) : 450000/-

Achievement/Findings:

At present, TCRC is maintaining 71 panikachu lines, 25 mukhikachu lines, 10 yam and 2 cassava lines in the field gene bank for future use.

Knowledge Management: Report/Proceedings