Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Lakshmikala K, Sadarunnisa Syed, Syam Sundar Reddy P, Jayaprada M, Tanuja Priya B and Srinivasulu B

Abstract:
An experiment was conducted at College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta, Dr. YSR Horticultural University during Kharif 2021 to evaluate 18 single direct crosses developed from 6 lines and 3 testers through line x tester mating design along with two checks. Among all the crosses, two crosses i.e., SEL-4 x SEL-9 and SEL-3 x SEL-8 recorded highest means for maximum traits. The cross SEL-4 x SEL-9 recorded maximum means for total sugars, reducing sugars, β-carotene, and low titrable acidity. For characters like, TSS, shelf life, fruit firmness, physiological loss in weight, polygalacturonase and pectin methyl esterase SEL-3 x SEL-8 was the best performer among all other crosses. Vitamin c, was recorded highest in SEL-5 x SEL-8 and rind thickness in SEL-5 x SEL-9.