Evaluation of Onion genotypes for different economic traits in central dry zone of Karnataka

D.A. PEERZADE; B.N. HARISH BABU

Volume : VI, Issue : V, May - 2017

Evaluation of Onion genotypes for different economic traits in central dry zone of Karnataka

D. A. Peerzade, B. N. Harish Babu

Abstract :

Thirteen onion genotypes were evaluated for bulb size and other economic characters in the Central Dry Zone of Karnataka. The genotype Baswant 780 recorded highest bulb yield of 421.62 q/ha with an average bulb weight of 73.33 g per bulb which was followed by Arka Kalyan which has recorded bulb yield of 371.56 q/ha with an average bulb weight of 66.02 g per bulb. The equatorial diameter of the bulb was highest in case of H-4 (5.08 cm) followed by Baswant 780 (4.67 cm). However, the polar diameter of the bulb was almost same in case of Baswant 780 (5.29 cm) and Arka Keerthiman (5.27 cm). Considering the bulb yield and average bulb weight of the bulb, Baswant 780 and Arka Kalyan were found to be superior and ideal cultivars for kharif season cultivation in the Central Dry Zone of Karnataka.

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