Effect of different Planting Dates and Genotypes on Flowering, Fruiting and Fruit Quality of Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) under Sub-tropical Region

Author: Shri Kant Bharty, Deepa H. Dwivedi, R.B. Ram and Maya Ram

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Abstract

In view of fluctuation of seasonal temperatures suitable date of plantings play a pivotal role in enhancing the flowering fruiting, yield and quality of crop. Hence, an attempt has been made to counter the adverse conditions. The experiment was conducted to assess the effect of different planting dates and genotypes under sub-tropical region in Lucknow. Planting dates viz., 15th June, 15th July, 15th August and 15th September and had genotypes Lucknow, Banaras, CITH CGB Sel.02, CITH CGB Sel.03 and CITH CGB Sel.05. Accordingly, planting dates and data were recorded on flowering, fruiting and quality attributes of Cape gooseberry genotypes. The results revealed that the minimum (66.84) days to first flower and days to first harvest (85.91) were obtained on15th September(D4) as well as days to fruit set (5.8) were found at 15th August (D3). The maximum (123) number of flowers/plant, number of fruit per plant (90.0 and 88.57), fruit weight (10.66g), cheek diameter (2.46cm) and juice (63.89%), TSS (14.94°Brix) and pH (3.8) were observed under CITH CGB Sel.02.

Keywords

Sowing date, germplasm, Physalis peruviana L., Cape gooseberry, planting date

Conclusion

According to the findings of the present investigation fruit weight, cheek diameter, number of flowers/plan, number of fruits set/ plant, and juice percentage were all documented on or around July, 15thplanting dates. On the other hand, minimum fruit pH was recorded on genotype Banaras on September 15th and minimum days taken to first harvest on genotype CITH CGB Sel.05. Days to first flower were showed the minimal days to needed CITH CGB Sel.05. While, on August 15th, genotype CITH CGB Sel.03 showed the maximum T.S.S. Furthermore, CITH CGB Sel.02 provided the best phonological growth and enhanced economical yield of Cape gooseberry. The combination of the various genotypes and planting dates revealed that CITH CGB Sel.05 seems to be promising in terms of the flowering and fruiting attributing features.

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Shri Kant Bharty, Deepa H. Dwivedi, R.B. Ram and Maya Ram (2023). Effect of different Planting Dates and Genotypes on Flowering, Fruiting and Fruit Quality of Cape Gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) under Sub-tropical Region. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(8a): 514-520.