Genetic resources of asparagus (Asparagus officinalis L.)

Thirty-nine introductions of asparagus varieties/strains from the collections of genetic stock were evaluated at Regional Research Laboratory farm Sanat Nagar, Srinagar. Four distinct complexes were recognised on the basis of number of spears/plant and weight of spear/plant. Majority of the introductions were in the complex IV. Marked differences were observed between complex I and complex II. The introductions SL 17, SL 21, SL 29 were among top ranking for weight of spear/plant and spear yielcllha.