Studies on nut and kernel characters in some cultivars/selections of walnut

An investigation was carried out to study the variation in nut and kernel characters of nine walnut cultivars/selections. Comprehensive observations on nut and kernel characters of the nine cultivars/selections were made and considerable variations were found for nut and kernel characters among all the cultivars/selections. None of the cultivars/selections excelled in all the characters. The earliest harvesting was recorded in Paynee. Local Selection 20 recorded maximum nut weight, kernel weight and kernel protein while Hartley had maximum oil content. Hartley and Paynee had light amber coloured kernels which is an important character from commercial point of view.