Quantitative traits on different varieties/hybrids of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (l.) Moench.]

Abstract

The present investigation entitled “Quantitative traits on different varieties/hybrids of okra [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.]’’ was conducted at the Research Farm of Department of Horticulture, College of Agriculture, Indore (M.P.) during late kharif the year 2015-2016. The experimental materials for the present investigation were comprised of fifteen varieties (Parbhani Kranti, Jhilmil, No.55, Shakti, Arya Mohini, Sahiba, NO.64, Okra Hrita, Sarmili, Hisar Unnat, Sonal, Shaan, Cos. 2106, and Ns-801 Saarika of the okra. The okra fruit yield q/ha was significantly affected due to various genotypes. The significantly highest 142.64q/ha fruit yield was recorded in the genotype Saarika and which was statistically superior and followed by Ns-801 (138.17 q/ha), Okra Hrita (135.02 q/ha) and Hissar Unnat (129.13 q/ha). However, the minimum 108.86 quintal fruit yield per hectare was recorded in genotype Cos-2106. All the genotypes have soft tender fruits except for genotypes Shakti, Sahiba, Sonal and Shaan which exhibited semi hard fruits. It is revealed that the fruit harvest index (%) was significantly influenced by the different genotypes. The genotype Saarika was found significantly superior (30.65 %) which was followed by Sahiba (30.32 %), Jhilmil (30.84 %) and Ns-801 (30.75 %). While, the lowest 28.86 % harvest index was noted in genotype Cos.2106.