Development of Novel Character in Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]

Authors

  • M Pitchaimuthu Author
  • O P Dutta Author
  • V S R K Krishna Prasad Author
  • K R M Swamy Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24154/jhs.v3i1.599

Keywords:

Novel Character, Ridgeless, Introgression, Processing

Abstract

Transgressive segregation in the population of IIHR-31-1-2 x Arka Anamika BC3 F1-F6 generations led to the development of, various novel characters such as, ridgeless fruits (round fruit) and enhanced nodal productivity bearing short internodal length in okra selection-1, which was found to be promising for cultivation with high yield and good fruit quality. It can be grown both during Kharif and summer seasons. Okra selection-1 was also found to exhibit smooth fruits, high yield potential with sturdy plant habit and field tolerance to fusarium wilt and YVMV. Due to rapid rate of increase of processing in okra by freezing and canning, Okra selection I may be an ideal fruit type for freezing because of its short, smooth, dark green and round or multifaceted fruits with low mucilage content.

References

Dutta, O.P. 1990, Okra germplasm utilization at IIHR, Bangalore Report of an International workshop on Okra genetic resources, held at NBPGR, New Delhi, India, 8-12 October, pp 114-116.

Eftal Duzyanman 1997. Okra: Botany and Horticulture. p. 41-72. In Horticultural Reviews. Volume 21, (ed.) Jules Janick, John Wiley & sons, Inc.

Sistrunk, W. A., Jones, L. G. and Miller J. C. 1960. Okra pod growth habit. Proc. Amer. Soc. Hortl. Sci.,76: 486-491.

Woodroof, J. G., and Shelor E. 1958. Okra for processing. Ga. Agri. Exptl. Stn. Bull., 56:5-51

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Published

30-06-2008

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How to Cite

Pitchaimuthu, M., Dutta, O. P., Prasad, V. S. R. K. K., & Swamy, K. R. M. (2008). Development of Novel Character in Okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]. Journal of Horticultural Sciences, 3(1), 66-67. https://doi.org/10.24154/jhs.v3i1.599

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