Physicochemical Characterization of Different Citrus varieties Grown Under Semi-Arid Conditions of Bundelkhand Region

Anjana Kholia; Ghyanshyam Abrol; Ranjit Pal; Suraj.S.H.

doi:10.56093/aaz.v63i4.153737

Authors

Anjana Kholia Amar Singh College (Affiliated to CCS University, Meerut), Lakhaoti, Bulandshar, 203 407, India
Ghyanshyam Abrol College of Horticulture and Forestry, Rani Laksmi Bai Central Agriculture University, Jhansi, 284 002, India
Ranjit Pal College of Horticulture and Forestry, Rani Laksmi Bai Central Agriculture University, Jhansi, 284002, India
Suraj.S.H. College of Horticulture and Forestry, Rani Laksmi Bai Central Agriculture University, Jhansi, 284 002, India

https://doi.org/10.56093/aaz.v63i4.153737

Keywords:

Citrus, varieties, biochemical characters, ascorbic acid

Abstract

This study evaluated the physical and biochemical characteristics of different citrus cultivars grown under semi-arid conditions in the Bundelkhand region of India. The study included four sweet orange, four mandarin, and four acid lime cultivars. The results showed significant variations in fruit quality among the different varieties, with some showing promising traits such as high juice content, acidity, and vitamin C levels. The study found that sweet orange variety Pusa Round had the highest fruit weight, length, and width, while mandarin variety Daisy had the highest juice content and acid lime variety Pusa Udit had the highest vitamin C content. The study also found significant differences in biochemical parameters such as titratable acidity, total sugars, and ascorbic acid content among the different citrus cultivars. The findings of this study have important implications for citrus cultivation and breeding in the region, suggesting that specific cultivars may be better suited to local agro-climatic conditions.

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Author Biographies

Ghyanshyam Abrol, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Rani Laksmi Bai Central Agriculture University, Jhansi, 284 002, India

Assistant Professor,College of Horticulture and Forestry, Rani Laksmi Bai Central Agriculture University, Jhansi, 284002
Ranjit Pal, College of Horticulture and Forestry, Rani Laksmi Bai Central Agriculture University, Jhansi, 284002, India

Assistant Professor
Suraj.S.H., College of Horticulture and Forestry, Rani Laksmi Bai Central Agriculture University, Jhansi, 284 002, India

Research Scholar

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