Performance of Important Pomegranate Cultivars in Arid Region

Abstract

Performance of nine important cultivars of Pomegranate (Punica granatum) was evaluated to know their suitability as a commercial fruit crop in arid region. The cultivars showed variability in growth, fruit quality and yield. Cultivars P-23, Jalore seedless, G-137, P-26 and GKVK-1 were more vigorous than other cultivars. Jalore seedless, Ganesh and G-137 cultivars showed their superiority in soft seedness and better quality fruits as compared to other cultivars under study. Cultivar Jodhpuri red was more susceptible to cracking and Jalore seedless showed the least cracking of fruits.