Vol. 11, Issue 3 (2022)

Author(s):
Nandakumar K, Vishnuvardhana, Fakrudin B, Mohankumar S, Devappa V, Maruthiprasad BN, Ramegowda GK and Venkatesha J

Abstract:
Analysis of variance carried for 14 characters in 63 genotypes received highly significant differences among genotypes for all the characters and revealed the presence of high genetic variability, heritability with low to high genetic advance per cent mean. The characters like the number of mother rhizome, the girth of primary fingers, Length of secondary fingers, curcumin and oleoresin content were recorded for high genetic advance over per cent of mean coupled with high heritability. The genotypes giving high values for these parameters indicated that plant selection based on these parameters may be given more emphasis and hence, better selection for further crop improvement. Thus, the result demonstrated existence of variability among collected genotypes from the southern districts of Karnataka for yield and quality attributing traits in turmeric, which indicates potential for crop improvement.