Effect of physico-chemical characteristics and yield of guava (Psidium guajava L.) in Vindhya Region of Madhya Pradesh

Guava is grown all over the country with a number of vertices in different regions. Large scale variations for yield and quality of fruits have been reported by several workers Some commercial varieties are used in Vindhya region of Madhya Pradesh conditions. The knowledge of suitable varieties will be helpful to the growers, nurserymen, horticulturists etc. for selecting the superior varieties. The variation in plant grwoth, yield and physic-chemical composition among the different guava cultivars. Cultivars varied according to shape, colour, size and smoothness of skin. Origin in place, bushy erect tree, acidic in nature, flowering, fruiting and fruit quality behaviors. Therefore, it was felt essential that the varieties available in different parts of the country should be tested for their yield and fruit quality for definite recommendation to the farmers of the region.