Studies on physico chemical characteristics of Aloe accessions

A study was conducted on physico chemical characteristics of aloe accessions during 2010 at Herbal garden Scheme, Dr Y.S.R. Horticultural University, Rajendranagar, Hyderabad. Significant variation in morphological and quality characters were observed among the aloe accessions. Maximum number of leaves per plant were observed in ACC-2 (27.20). Maximum leaf length was recorded in ACC-3 (61.46 cm). Significantly higher leaf weight was recorded in ACC-3 (543.80 g) and ACC-5 (524.00 g). Significantly higher gel content was recorded in ACC-3 (369.80 g). Gel pH and tartaric acid content was high in ACC-l. Higher TSS was recorded in in ACC-3 (0.98 0 brix).