Vol. 12, Issue 9 (2023)

Author(s):
PB Sanap, BG Thaware, PM Haldankar and TM Chikte

Abstract:
DPLSG-5 (Konkan Ghosali) a variety of Sponge gourd is characterized by potential yield of 178.99 q/ha in konkan region whereas the yield at Central Experiment Station, Wakavali was about 191.17 q/ha during kharif season in the year 2014-15. It possesses better agronomic attributes with medium vine growth and smooth stem pubescence. Konkan Ghosali flowers 50% within 52.69 days after sowing with yellow flowers. The incidence of pest and disease on Konkan Ghosali is low as compared to other check varieties. Also, the variety is characterized by high yield, fruit length and fruit weight in konkan region. As the variety has high B: C ratio of 2.17 the farmers in konkan region prefers to cultivate the sponge gourd commercially.