Performance of chilli genotypes as intercrops in mahogani based agroforestry system

A field experiment was carried out during the rabi season of 2005 – 06 and 2006 – 07 to select the suitable chilli (Capsicum annuum L.) genotypes under open and mahogani (Swietenia mahagoni L.) based agroforestry system. Eight different chilli genotypes were planted in open and agroforestry system. The maximum light intensity was recorded under open field than the agroforestry system. It was observed that vegetative characters such as plant height and stem girth were promoted in agroforestry system, while branches per plant and reproductive characters like fruit length, fruit diameter and yield were higher in open field. Genotypes showed significant differences in both the systems. Genotype CA-5 recorded highest yield (10.23 t/ha) which was statistically at par with CA-9 (9.87 t/ha), where as it was minimum in CA-13 (6.01 t/ha) under both systems and can therefore be recommended for growing under agroforestry condition. Considering the interaction effect on yield it might be concluded that under mahogani based agroforestry system genotypes CA-11, CA-5 recorded the higher yield under open condition genotypes CA-5, CA-11 and CA-9 recorded higher yield.