Performance of Banana Cultivars in Gujarat

Authors

  • D V Delvadia Author
  • T R Ahlawat Author
  • R S Chovatia Author
  • A V Barad Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24154/jhs.v3i2.583

Keywords:

Evaluation, Banana, Cultivars, Growth, Yield

Abstract

Field experiments were conducted for three years to assess the performance and select the cultivar ideally suited to Saurashtra region in Gujarat. The cultivars evaluated were Basrai, Harichal, Robusta, Gros Michel, Gandevi Selection and Lacatan. Of these, Gandevi Selection proved superior, with regard to growth parameters, yield characters and its attributes. It also yielded the highest benefit cost ratio.

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Anonymous. 2007. District-wise area and production of horticultural crops in Gujarat state. Directorate of Horticulture, Gujarat state, Gandhinagar

Kurian, T.M., Prabhakaran, P.V. and Varkey, P.A. 1985. Path coefficient analysis in Nendran variety of banana. South Ind. Hort., 33:1-5

Singh, D.B., Sharma, T.V.R.S. and Suryanarayana, M.A. 1996. Evaluation of banana cultivars under rainfed condition in Andamans. South Ind. Hort., 44:90-92

Vijayaraghavakumar, George, K.C. and Krishan Nair, N. 1984. Comparative study of the contribution of biometric characters on yield in desert varieties of Banana. Agric. Res. J. Kerala, 22:155-160

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Published

31-12-2008

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Short Communications

How to Cite

Delvadia, D. V., Ahlawat, T. R., Chovatia, R. S., & Barad, A. V. (2008). Performance of Banana Cultivars in Gujarat. Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 3(2), 166-168. https://doi.org/10.24154/jhs.v3i2.583

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