Evaluation of elite turmeric (Curcuma long) clones for growth, yield and quality attributes


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Authors

  • A S Dhatt Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
  • Sadhna Arora Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
  • Neena Chawla Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
  • A S Sidhu Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana
  • Naveen Garg Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana

Keywords:

Tumeric, Curcuma longa, Yield, Curcumin, Oleoresin. Quality, Shrinkage, Colour

Abstract

A field experiment was conaucted during 2003-06 to evaluate 5 elite clones of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) for growth, yield and quality attributes. The maximum yield was recorded in 'PH 3' (31.96 tonnes/ha). followed by 'PH 4' (28.92 tonnes/ha). 'PH 4' was the earliest to mature (214.64. days) and 'PH 3' was the latest (238.25 days). In terms of quality attributes, clone 'PH 3' recorded maximum oleoresin (7.61%)and colour Lightness (47.20) while 'PH 4' showed maximum curcumin (3.33%), yellowness (27.44) and shrinkage ratio (0.98). Based upon extensive evaluation. 'PH 3' and 'PH 4' were recommended in medium and early maturity groups, respectively for commericial cultivation in Punjab.

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Submitted

2011-09-01

Published

2008-07-05

Issue

Vol. 78 No. 7 (2008)

Section

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How to Cite

Dhatt, A. S., Arora, S., Chawla, N., Sidhu, A. S., & Garg, N. (2008). Evaluation of elite turmeric (Curcuma long) clones for growth, yield and quality attributes. The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 78(7). https://epubs.icar.org.in/index.php/IJAgS/article/view/9825