Vol. 12, Issue 6 (2023)

Author(s):
Sachin S Chikkeri, Sanjeev Kumar, RK Samnotra, Diksha Loona and Kohima Noopur

Abstract:
The present investigation was carried out during spring-summer season of 2020-21 at the Experimental Research Farm-I of Division of Vegetable Science, Chatha, SKUAST - Jammu, Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir. The experimental materials for the present investigation consisted of eight genotypes (varieties/hybrids) and were evaluated for horticultural traits and data exhibited significant variation in eight genotypes for different horticultural traits. The maximum plant height was recorded in genotype Palam Tomato Hybrid 1 (145.43 cm). The maximum number of primary branches per plant was observed in Arka Rakshak (9.11). Pusa Ruby (35.44 days) was found early flowering variety which can be used in crop improvement programmes. The maximum number of flower clusters (truss) per plant was seen in Arka Rakshak (16.11) and number of flowers per cluster in genotype Arka Samrat (9.00). The highest number of fruits per cluster was recorded in Arka Rakshak (6.33) and genotype Arka Samrat (6.23) was found to be statistically par with this. Genotype Punjab Varkha Bahar 4 had the highest number of fruits per plant (62.22). Arka Samrat showed highest average fruit weight of 77.24 g. The minimum fruit yield per plant was recorded in genotype Pusa Ruby (0.79 kg), while maximum with genotype Arka Samrat (2.23 kg). From the present studies, it can be inferred that the genotypes Arka Samrat and Arka Rakshak performed better for most of the horticultural traits. For vegetable experts, researchers, and producers in subtropical region of Jammu, the results of this study may be significant sources of knowledge on the horticultural traits of the genotypes that were under study.