Evaluation of Sapota (Achras sapota L.) Varieties for Yield and Quality Attributes under Coastal Plain Zone of Odisha

Author: Snigdha Nag, Sunil Samal and Subash Ch. Swain

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Abstract

The relative performance of twelve sapota varieties were evaluated at the Horticulture Research Station, Odisha University of Agriculture & Technology (OUAT), Bhubaneswar during 2022-23. The study revealed that the vegetative growth was maximum in (6.46 m × 6.36 m) in E-W and N-S directions in the variety Kirthi Bharati while the highest (4.70m) plant height with stem girth of 69.83cm was noticed in PKM-4. The PKM-1 and PKM-2 were found to be semi-dwarf types. The maximum number of fruits (520.60/tree) with pulp weight (22.97g) was recorded in Kalipati. The maximum T.S.S (22.40°Brix) was observed in DSH-2 whereas the highest total sugar (11.95 %) was in Kalipatti. The highest fruit yield of 32.10 kg/tree was recorded significantly in Kalipatti variety followed by Murabba (28.20kg/tree) and PKM-1(25.30 kg/tree). These three varieties are performing well under coastal plain zone of Odisha

Keywords

Sapota, varietal performance, yield, quality attributes, coastal plain zone

Conclusion

Although, sapota has gained popularity in the Indian market yet not been commercialized like other fruit crops. Growing of these varieties under different agro-climatic zone will give a clear picture regarding performance of these varieties. Selection of suitable parents for hybridization programme to develop dwarf varieties with higher yield potential that can be accommodated under adverse climatic conditions

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Snigdha Nag, Sunil Samal and Subash Ch. Swain (2024). Evaluation of Sapota (Achras sapota L.) Varieties for Yield and Quality Attributes under Coastal Plain Zone of Odisha. Biological Forum – An International Journal, 16(2): 171-175