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GENETIC RESOURCES OF BAEL (AEGLE MARMELOS CORREA) – A POTENTIAL UNDERUTILIZED FRUIT
Article number
864_5
Pages
49 – 51
Language
English
Abstract
The collection and evaluation of over 1200 bael (Aegle marmelos Correa) trees in West Bengal was initiated in 1994. Six types have been identified as superior clones and are being conserved at the Faculty of Horticulture Research Station located at 23.5 North latitude and 89 East longitude.
Wide variability in yield (20437 fruits/tree), fruit weight (1301825 g), fruit shape, rind thickness, pulp colour, number of seeds, total soluble solids (2342 °Brix), fruit acidity (0.230.44%) and ascorbic acid (2230 mg/100 g) content of fruit were observed among the genotypes.
The clones T1, T5, T8, T10, T15 and T16 were selected for cultivation.
Wide variability in yield (20437 fruits/tree), fruit weight (1301825 g), fruit shape, rind thickness, pulp colour, number of seeds, total soluble solids (2342 °Brix), fruit acidity (0.230.44%) and ascorbic acid (2230 mg/100 g) content of fruit were observed among the genotypes.
The clones T1, T5, T8, T10, T15 and T16 were selected for cultivation.
Authors
S.K. Mitra, C.S. Maity, D. Mani, B. Ghosh
Keywords
genetic resources, bael, genotypes, fruit quality
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