Studies on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Pomegranate Cultivars in Kashmir Valley

Ten pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars, namely, Kabuli Kandhari, Chawla, Ganesh, Mridula, Jyoti, G-137, Dholka, Bedana, Kandhari and Local Check were evaluated for different physical and chemical characteristics of fruit at the Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, during 20...

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Autores principales: M M Mir, A Q Jhon, F U Khan, Nelofar .
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spelling oai:doaj.org-article:0ccecb78458445f099bd6406672e73a72021-12-02T11:22:28ZStudies on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Pomegranate Cultivars in Kashmir Valley0973-354X2582-4899https://doaj.org/article/0ccecb78458445f099bd6406672e73a72007-12-01T00:00:00Zhttps://jhs.iihr.res.in/index.php/jhs/article/view/622https://doaj.org/toc/0973-354Xhttps://doaj.org/toc/2582-4899Ten pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars, namely, Kabuli Kandhari, Chawla, Ganesh, Mridula, Jyoti, G-137, Dholka, Bedana, Kandhari and Local Check were evaluated for different physical and chemical characteristics of fruit at the Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, during 2004. Fruit weight, diameter and volume was significantly higher in cv. Bedana compared to the rest of the cultivars. Cultivar Kandhari recorded significantly less rind thickness when compared to other cultivars. Cultivar Chawla exhibited less cracking per cent followed by Kandhari. Total soluble solids and total sugars were highest in cv. Kandhari whereas less acidity was recorded in cvs. Ganesh and G-137% acidity was lowest in cv. G-137 (0.41) and highest in cv. Bedana (0.81). Highest ascorbic acid content was found in cv. Kabuli Kandhari. The highest anthocyanin content was observed in cv. Ganesh and lowest in cv. Chawla. Juice content was found to be maximum in Bedana. The lowest anar butterfly attack was observed in cv. Bedana. The data revealed overall superior performance of cv. Bedana and Kandhari with regard to physical and chemical characteristics and these can be recommended for commercial cultivation in the Karewa belt of Kashmir valley.M M MirA Q JhonF U KhanNelofar .Society for Promotion of Horticulture - Indian Institute of Horticultural Researcharticlepomegranatephysical and chemical characteristics of fruitPlant cultureSB1-1110ENJournal of Horticultural Sciences, Vol 2, Iss 2, Pp 139-142 (2007)
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topic pomegranate
physical and chemical characteristics of fruit
Plant culture
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spellingShingle pomegranate
physical and chemical characteristics of fruit
Plant culture
SB1-1110
M M Mir
A Q Jhon
F U Khan
Nelofar .
Studies on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Pomegranate Cultivars in Kashmir Valley
description Ten pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) cultivars, namely, Kabuli Kandhari, Chawla, Ganesh, Mridula, Jyoti, G-137, Dholka, Bedana, Kandhari and Local Check were evaluated for different physical and chemical characteristics of fruit at the Central Institute of Temperate Horticulture, Srinagar, during 2004. Fruit weight, diameter and volume was significantly higher in cv. Bedana compared to the rest of the cultivars. Cultivar Kandhari recorded significantly less rind thickness when compared to other cultivars. Cultivar Chawla exhibited less cracking per cent followed by Kandhari. Total soluble solids and total sugars were highest in cv. Kandhari whereas less acidity was recorded in cvs. Ganesh and G-137% acidity was lowest in cv. G-137 (0.41) and highest in cv. Bedana (0.81). Highest ascorbic acid content was found in cv. Kabuli Kandhari. The highest anthocyanin content was observed in cv. Ganesh and lowest in cv. Chawla. Juice content was found to be maximum in Bedana. The lowest anar butterfly attack was observed in cv. Bedana. The data revealed overall superior performance of cv. Bedana and Kandhari with regard to physical and chemical characteristics and these can be recommended for commercial cultivation in the Karewa belt of Kashmir valley.
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author M M Mir
A Q Jhon
F U Khan
Nelofar .
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title Studies on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Pomegranate Cultivars in Kashmir Valley
title_short Studies on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Pomegranate Cultivars in Kashmir Valley
title_full Studies on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Pomegranate Cultivars in Kashmir Valley
title_fullStr Studies on Physical and Chemical Characteristics of Pomegranate Cultivars in Kashmir Valley
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