Evaluation of turmeric cultivars for curcumin under konkan condition, Maharashtra, India

The experiment was undertaken to screen the different cultivars of turmeric on the basis of curcumin content under Konkan condition. The eight cultivars having high curcumin viz., Roma, Pragati, Waigaon, Megha-1, BSR-2, Prathibha, Salem and Phule Swarupa were screened. The various growth parameters, yield parameters, curcumin and essential oil were considered for screening. Upon screening for different parameters, Pragati early variety having high curcumin and essential oil was suitable for the Konkan region.