Vol. 12, Issue 11 (2023)

Author(s):
Sri Pavani U, Anuradha Sane, Tanuja Priya B, Shivashankara KS, Lakshmana Reddy DC and Dr. DK Samuel

Abstract:
Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) is a widely cultivated and cherished fruit with various cultivars displaying distinct morphological characteristics. Among the diverse pomegranate varieties, Bhagwa, Double Flower, and Nana cultivars have gained attention for their unique traits and popularity in different regions. This comparative study aims to explore the morphological variations among these three prominent pomegranate varieties, shedding light on their distinctive features and potential implications for cultivation and marketing. Plant height (2.92, 2.12 and 0.57 m), thorn number/shoot length (14, 0 and 3.6), leaf length (5.41, 4.78 and 1.75 cm), leaf width (1.53, 1.37 and 0.69 cm), petiole length (0.58, 0.47 and 0.40 cm), fruit weight (199.70, 141.40 and 58.72 g), fruit length (7.52, 6.42 and 3.52 cm), fruit width (7.23, 6.26 and 3.21 cm), peel thickness (1.72, 2.45 and 1.82 mm), seed hardiness (4.40, 9.72 and 11.50 N/mm) and yield (8.0, 7.2, 1.8 kg/plant) were observed in Bhagwa, Double Flower and Nana respectively.