Assessment of suitable Chilii varieties in alluvial plain of North Bihar region for higher productivity

Abstract

A field study was conducted to assess the suitability of Chili varieties in zaid season in North-East alluvial plain of North Bihar region during 2013-14 and 2014-15. To test the different growth behaviors and their impact on fresh fruit yield of chilli. There were two promising varieties with local one called ‘Desi’ have been tested (i.e. Pant C-1, Kashi Anmol, and Local) on different growth parameters i.e. plant height, days to 50% flowering, days to maturity, days to first harvest and fresh fruit yield. Two years data indicated that maximum yield was obtained with Kashi Anmol i.e. 84.75 q/ha and 83.09q/ha followed by Pant C-1 i.e. 62.49 q/ha and 62.56 q/ha in both the respective years. The significant increase in yield to the extent of 85.12% in addition to better and attractive fruit quality was also observed with comparison of Desi and Kashi Anmol. The plant height is observed moderately in Kashi Anmol i.e. 42.26cm and 40.35cm compare to Desi i.e. 49.99cm and 48.77cm in both the years, respectively. Days to 50% flowering, days to maturity and date of first harvest had no significant variation found in both the years of study.