Evaluation of quantitative and quality traits in diverse carrot (Daucus carota) genotypes to identify high-performing inbred lines for breeding programmes

SAMEENA LONE; SUMATI  NARAYAN; KHURSHEED  HUSSAIN; KHALID Z  MASOODI; M A  MALIK; F A  KHAN; S K  YADAV; NAGEENA  NAZIR; MARYAM  MAQBOOL; RAJ  NARAYAN

doi:10.56093/ijas.v95i4.158859

Authors

SAMEENA LONE Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
SUMATI NARAYAN Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
KHURSHEED HUSSAIN Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
KHALID Z MASOODI Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
M A MALIK Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
F A KHAN Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
S K YADAV 2National Bureau of Plant Genetic Resources, New Delhi
NAGEENA NAZIR Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 190 025, India
MARYAM MAQBOOL Cluster University, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
RAJ NARAYAN ICAR-Central Island Agricultural Research Institute, Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Island

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v95i4.158859

Keywords:

Anthocyanin content, Carrot, Quality trait, Root yield, Total carotenoid content

Abstract

The study was carried out during the winter (rabi) season of 2021 and 2022 at Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir to evaluate the quantitative and quality traits in diverse carrot (Daucus carota L.) genotypes and to identify high-performing inbred lines for breeding programmes. Fifty-two treatments comprising of 50 genotypes and 2 checks, procured from various sources were assessed for several quantitative and qualitative traits in augmented block design (ABD). The analysis of mean values revealed that no single genotype excelled in all the traits studied. However, certain genotypes demonstrated exceptional performance in specific economically significant traits. For instance, SKAU-C-5 showed superiority in plant height and petiole length, while SKAU-C-41 excelled in foliage length, root length, average root weight and root yield/ha. SKAU-C-48 stood out for traits such as the number of days to the first and last root harvest and SKAU-C-30 was notable for its high total carotenoid and anthocyanin content. Since no genotype exhibited outstanding performance across all traits, genotypes with the highest number of desirable characteristics could be utilized in a carefully designed hybridization programme to develop superior lines in subsequent segregating generations.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Ahmad T, Cawood M, Iqbal Q, Arino A, Batool A, Tariq R M S, Azam M and Akhtar S. 2019. Phytochemicals in Daucus carota and their health benefits: Review article. Foods 8(9): 424. https://doi.org/10.3390/foods8090424

Bjarnadottir A. 2019. Carrots 101: Nutrition facts and health benefits. Healthline. https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/ foods/carrots

Kumar N and Nigam A. 2020. Studied of carrot (Daucus carota L.) genotypes for their root quality, yield and nutritive characters under north-eastern part of Rajasthan. International Journal of Chemical Studies 8(6): 2902–07.

Kumar N, Nigam A and Pathak A K. 2021. Studied on genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in some cultivated genotypes of carrot (Daucus carota L.) under two different seasons. The Pharma Innovation Journal 10(1): 334–37.

Kumar N, Nigam A and Pathak A K. 2022. Assessment of genetic variability and path analysis in carrot (Daucus carota L.) genotypes. International Journal of Horticulture and Food Science 4(1): 6–10.

Mozumder N H M R, Akhter M J, Khatun A A, Rokibuzzaman M and Akhtaruzzaman M. 2019. Estimation of water- soluble vitamin B-complex in selected leafy and non-leafy vegetables by HPLC method. Oriental Journal of Chemistry 35(4): 1667–75.

NHB. 2023. National Horticulture Board, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India. http://www.nhb. gov.in

Poleshi C A, Manikanta D S and Cholin S. 2018. Understanding the genetic variability, heritability and association pattern for the characters related to reproductive phase of carrots (Daucus carota L.) in tropical region. Journal of Applied Horticulture 20(3): 201–04.

Lone S, Narayan S, Hussain K, Malik M, Yadav S K, Khan F A, Safa A, Ahmad A and Masoodi K Z. 2025. Investigating the antioxidant and anticancer potential of Daucus spp. extracts against human prostate cancer cell line C4–2 and lung cancer cell line A549. Journal of Ethnopharmacology 337(2): 118855.

Santhi V P and Priya P A. 2016. Evaluation of carrot (Daucus carota L.) hybrids at mid-elevation and higher in the Nilgiris. Indian Journal of Plant Sciences 11(1): 145–48.

Santhi V P, Priya P A, Anita B and Selvaraj N. 2015. Genetic variability, heritability and genetic advance in varieties of carrot (Daucus carota L.). International Journal of Plant Sciences 10(2): 37–40.

Singh S R, Ahmed N, Ranjan J K, Srivatava K K, Kumar D and Yousuf S. 2019. Assessment of genetic variability, character association, heritability and path analysis in European carrot (Daucus carota var. sativa). The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences 89(7): 1157–62.

Stolarczyk J and Janick J. 2011. Carrot: History and iconography. Chronica Horticulturae 51(2): 16–22.