ICAR-Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru, Karnataka-560089, India
*Corresponding author : prakaashtripathii2000@yahoo.co.in
Three farmers’ varieties of jamun, Syzygium cumini (L.) Skeels., Patel Jumbo, Patel Samruddhi and Patel Akal, identified from Nagadasanahalli village (Bengaluru Rural district, Karnataka) were characterized morphologically and biochemically, following DUS descriptors by ICAR-IIHR, Bengaluru, during 2024–25. The varieties displayed distinctiveness in fruit weight (7.1-12.65 g), pulp colour (pinkish-white to purple), total soluble solids (10.79-14.02 °Brix), acidity, and anthocyanin content. Patel Jumbo exhibited the highest fruit weight and pulp sweetness, Patel Samruddhi showed unique purple pulp with high productivity, while Patel Akal extended the fruiting season into July-August. Morphological traits including fruit shape, size, and pulp characteristics showed clear divergence among all the varieties. Biochemical profiling confirmed variation in TSS, acidity, phenolics, and anthocyanins. The results provide scientific validation for their distinctiveness, uniformity, and stability (DUS) and support their suitability for PPV&FRA registration. The study highlights the value of farmer-led germplasm development for climate-resilient dryland horticulture.
Biochemical, Fruit weight, Farmers’ varieties, Pulp colour, TSS
