Regional Fruit Research Station, P.A.U., Abohar 152 116 (Punjab)
Studies were carried on six almond varieties namely California Papershell, Pethick's Wonder, Hybrid-15, JK Selection-55, JK Selection-77 and JK Selection-167; planted in January 1986, to evaluate them for their performance under arid-irrigated conditions of Punjab. Maximum tree survival was obtained in Pethick's Wonder and Hybrid-15 varieties, and the minimum in JK Selection-77. Significantly more stock and scion girths were recorded in JK Selection-157 than that noted in Hybrid-15 and JK Selection-55. Significantly more fruit yield was noted in California Papershell and Hybrid-15 than that found in all the other varieties during 1994. In 1995 and 1996, JK Selection-167 produced significantly more fruit yield than that noted in all the other varieties. Mean yield from 1994 to 1996 was found maximum in JK Selection-167 followed by Hybrid-15 and California Papershell. Pethick's Wonder produced maximum average fruit weight and kernel weight (14.0 g and 7.1 g, respectively). JK Selection-167 showed the minimum (5.40%) leaf infestation by mite during the three years of study.
