Studies on Variability in Growth, Foliage and Flowering characteristics of Seedling Origin Guava (Psidium guajava L.)

Author: Murari Lal Chopra*, Krishan Kumar, Vikas, Megha Ahir and Priynka Kumari Jat

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Abstract

The present study entitled “Studies on variability in growth, foliage and flowering characteristics of seedling origin guava (Psidium guajava L.)” was conducted to assess variation among existing guava trees of seedling origin. A total of 60 healthy and bearing guava trees of seedling origin were marked for detailed studies during 2017-18. Marked trees were observed to be erect, spreading and drooping in growth habit, varying in tree height (4.0-10.6 m), trunk girth (38.3-112.1 cm), extension growth of twigs (15.7-22.2 cm) and fruit yield (16.0-34.8 kg/tree). The variation was observed in shape of leaf (round, ovate, obtrullate, obovate and oblong) and colour of mature leaf (green to dark green). Predominant number of flowers in inflorescence showed variation (one, two and three flowers per inflorescence). The observed range of variation for flower size and flowering duration was 34.77-41.78 mm and 30-39 days, respectively. Out of 60 guava seedling trees studied four trees were des

Keywords

Variation, Growth, Seedling, Habit.

Conclusion

In conclusion, it is obvious that guava seedling trees exhibit a great degree of morphological variation, as evidenced by observations made on the majority of horticulturally important characters. Their potential as selection criteria for future crop enhancement research is suggested by their high to moderate coefficients of variation.

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Murari Lal Chopra, Krishan Kumar, Vikas, Megha Ahir and Priynka Kumari Jat (2022). Studies on Variability in Growth, Foliage and Flowering characteristics of Seedling Origin Guava (Psidium guajava L.). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 14(1):