Qualitative and quantitative analysis of seven cultivars of aonla (Emblica officinalis) growing in alkali soils

Qualitative and quantitative traits of seven Aonla (Emblica officinalis) cultivars were investigated on 3 hectare of alkali soil in Mainpuri District. The seven Aonla cultivars viz., Balwant, Chakaiya, Kanchan, NA-7, Krishna, Banarasi and Francis grew efficiently in alkali soil (pH: 8.0–9.5) at Mainpuri District. Among them Banarasi yielded maximum fruits (102.8 kg/tree) and the weight of the fruits was also maximum (77.9 g). Average weight of fruit, length and diameter of fruit, seed, pulp content, crude fibre and ash percent differed significantly among different cultivars. There was decreasing trend in mineral contents viz., calcium, sodium, potassium and polyphenols at late harvest, while phosphorus content increased.