Department of Vegetable Science, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar-326023 MPUAT, Udaipur (Rajasthan)
Online published on 1 May, 2014.
Twenty four genotypes of onion were evaluated for their growth and nutrient content during Kharif season. The growth characters showed significant differences amongst the genotypes. The genotype AoSDKH-0911 exhibited highest bulb yield (311.03 q/ha), number of fleshy leaves (9.77), dry matter content (14.9%), TSS (14.03°Brix) and copper (101.53ppm). Maximum volume of bulb (99.73 cc) was recorded in the genotype AoSDKH-0920. The maximum nitrogen (0.91%) and zinc content (14.77ppm) was found in AoSDKH-0921, while maximum phosphorous (0.36%) and potash (0.72%) were observed in AoSDKH-0903 and AoSDKH-0913, respectively. The maximum pungency (14.40μmol/g) in AoSDKH-0912 and highest sulphar content (0.48%) in AoSDKH-0909 was recorded. On the basis of yield and quality parameters AoSDKH-0911 was found to be the best for cultivation in Kharif season.
Bulb yield, Kharif crop, varietal evaluation, nutrient content
