Yogi- a promising variety of guava

Experiments were conducted at the Fruit and Vegetable Farm, BAPS, Gondal (Gujarat) to evaluate the different guava varieties along with local selection, Yogi, for yield and quality traits including pulp colour. The study revealed highest plant height and plant spread (NS) in Yogi and variety L-49, respectively. Among the various physical parameters studied, highest fruit diameter (6.77 cm) and fruit weight (165.50 g) were also registered in Yogi which was at par with variety L 49. Highest fruit length (7.66 cm) was noted in variety Bhavanagar Red followed by Yogi. L-49 performed better for higher pulp weight, pulp seed ratio and lowest number of seed per fruit. Yogi displayed early bearing at 2^nd year after TP. Likewise, maximum number of fruit per plant was noted in Bhavanagar Red which was at par with Yogi as compared to other cultivars. Yogi was also found better in terms of fruit yield. The quality parameters were found significant and highest TSS, non reducing sugar, total sugar, sugar acid ratio and lowest acidity were registered in Yogi and vice-versa for reducing sugar. Maximum ascorbic acid was recorded in Bhavanagar Red followed by L-49. Likewise highest shelf life was noted in L-49 followed by Yogi, which possesses rounded fruit shape with fine skin structure. The pulp color is also important character and pinkish red pulp was observed in Yogi which is most preferred by people as compared to white in L-49 and light pink in Bhavanagar red.