Vol. 11, Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Gayatri A, Giridhar K, Suryakumari S, Dorajeerao AVD and Salomisuneetha DR

Abstract:
The investigation entitled evaluation of turmeric genotypes based on growth, yield and quality traits was conducted in Lam Farm, HRS, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh. The experiment was laid out in Augmented block design (ABD) with forty genotypes and six checks. The genotypes were collected from different sources from Andhra Pradesh and different turmeric growing regions of the country. Observations were recorded on various growth, yield and quality characters. Among the 46 accessions studied including check varieties the genotypes, CA-69 recorded more number of leaves, and CLI-342 recorded more number of tillers. Number of primary rhizomes and mother rhizomes were recorded highest in AC-94 (5.18) and NDH-4 (18.12) and high clump yield per plant in AC-94. (497.20g) while the accessions, Duggirala red, AC-94 and IC- 181919 recorded more weight in mother, primary and secondary rhizomes per plant respectively. Regarding qualitative traits the genotype JTS-315 possessed high curcumin content in rhizomes (58.73 mg/g) and curcumin yield in CLI-342 (5.17 g/plant). Thus, these genotypes may be recommended for commercial cultivation in Andhra Pradesh. They can also be further evaluated to identify best genotypes suitable for cultivation at other locations and also in breeding programmes.