Performance of Buckwheat Genotypes in Leh-Ladakh
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Anurag Saxena
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7089-0294
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M.S. Raghuwanshi
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Stanzin Landol
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Md. Raza
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Jigmat Stanzin
Keywords:
Buckwheat, Ladakh, High-altitude agriculture, Crop evaluationAbstract
Buckwheat (Fagopyrum spp.) is an adaptable crop, growing in a variety of situations that can tolerate a range of edaphic and abiotic stresses with notable nutritional and ecological value, making it ideal for high-altitude regions like Ladakh. This study investigates the morphological traits of different buckwheat genotypes and local varieties, being cultivated in Ladakh, with a major focus on assessing its adaptability to local environmental stressors, growth characteristics, and yield potential. The aim was to determine the morphological traits that best support resilience in Ladakh’s cold-arid climate and to recommend suitable genotypes for their suitability in terms of yield attributes. Findings indicate that specific morphological characteristics, such as stem robustness and compact canopy structure, confer advantages in challenged situations like Ladakh. Highest seed yield (1210.7 kg ha-1) and dry matter yield (22.01.1 kg ha- 1) was seen in IC-107116; it has green/brown stem colour with elliptic seed shape and green leaf blade colour.
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