Screening of cape goose berry (Physalis peruviana) collections for adaptation under temperate ecosystem

The performance of twenty cape gooseberry genotypes/collection under temperate condition was observed during 2009 and 2010. The result revealed significant variation for all the growth and yield attributes in various genotypes/collections. Maximum plant height was recorded in CITH-CGB S13, whereas, maximum no. of fruits per plant was observed in CITH CGB S16 (73). Maximum fruit weight (19.10g) and fruit length (29.82 mm) was recorded in CITH CGB S3, however, fruit firmness estimated maximum in CITH CGB S13. Fruit yield per plant was recorded highest in CITH CGB 20 (1145.03 g). Among quality traits maximum total soluble solids was recorded in CITH CGB1 (9.710B), whereas acid content recorded minimum in CITH CGB20 (7.31%). The ascorbic acid estimated maximum in CITH CGB Sel-6 (24 mg/100g). Maximum carotene content was recorded in CITH CGB S10 (1.72 mg/100g). CITH CGB S20, CITH CGB S3, CITH CGB S12, CITH CGB S1 and CITH CGB S6 can be used as elite selections for the temperate regions.