Screening of strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa) varieties under organic production system for Kashmir valley

S R SINGH; K K SRIVASTAVA; M K SHARMA; LAL SINGH; V K SHARMA

doi:10.56093/ijas.v82i6.19027

Authors

S R SINGH Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 191 121
K K SRIVASTAVA Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 191 121
M K SHARMA Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 191 121
LAL SINGH Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 191 121
V K SHARMA Sher-e-Kashmir University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology of Kashmir Shalimar, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir 191 121

https://doi.org/10.56093/ijas.v82i6.19027

Keywords:

Organic production, Photosynthetically active radiation, Strawberry, Stomatal conductance

Abstract

Eighteen strawberry varieties were tested for organic production system under temperate region. Variety Gorella recorded maximum fruit yield/plant (262.50 g), followed by variety Confutura (260.20g), Chandler (259.37g) and Brighton (256.50 g).Variety Confutura recorded largest fruit size (9.28g) which was at par with varieties Howard and Senga Sengana. Variety Larson recorded highest photosynthetically active radiation (1920 µmol/m2/s), followed by variety Howard (1886.33 µmol/m2/s). Highest energy intake for photosynthetic activities was observed in variety Confutura (364 calories), followed by Larsen, Gorella, Chandler and Brighton. On the basis of PAR, stomatal conductance and yield, varieties Confutura, Larsen, Gorella, Chandler and Brighton may be recommended for cultivation under organic farming production system in temperate region of Kashmir valley.

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