Evaluation of some indigenous banana genotypes of Odisha

Abstract

The present investigation was undertaken to evaluate some indigenous banana genotypes of Odisha. Eight indigenous banana genotypes of Odisha were evaluated in a randomized block design with three replication during the year 2018-19. Observations were recorded on growth parameters, yield attributing traits and quality parameters. Analysis of variance indicated significant differences among the genotypes in respect of all the characters studied. The results revealed that maximum pseudostem height of 312.80 cm and girthof 73.40 cm were recorded in Koraput Champa at the time of shooting. The highest number of suckers was produced by Banua (8.46) whereas highest number of leaves at the time of shooting was produced by Champa (12.13). Comparatively early shooting and harvesting was obtained in Singapuri (255.33 and 333.33 days) whereas late shooting and harvesting was recorded in Kathia Champa(379.00 and 451.33 days). Regarding yield parameters highest bunch weight (14.50 kg), bunch length (61.33 cm), bunch girth (88.35 cm), finger weight (129.40 g), finger girth (16.76 cm) and yield (36.26 t/ha) were obtained from Koraput Champa. However Singapuri recorded the maximum finger length of 22.97 cm. With respect to quality parameters highest TSS, reducing sugar and total sugar were recorded in Koraput Champa. Regarding shelf life result revealed that Banua recorded the maximum shelf life of 9.23 days and lowest shelf life was recorded in Mazapuri (5.16 days). Keeping the observations in mind Koraput Champa was found to be superior in all aspects.