Diversity in Kagzi lime germplasm is promising to Jammu subtropics

Abstract

The lime strains diversity based on fruit appearance, quality, fruiting around the year, disease resistance and high yield provide great opportunity for development of new cultivar. In Jammu subtropics, there is a sufficient variability in morphological traits and fruit quality of local inhabitants and grower’s fields. The indigenous germinated strains of this region are gaining more popularity due to their fruit size, shape, high acidity content, colour, excellent aroma and having good medicinal value in various agro-climatic zones including sub mountainous tract of Jammu region. Nevertheless, diversity of kagzi lime germplasm can be used through selection and evaluation of best quality material having comparative advantage to improve the productivity of this crop generally in India and particularly in Jammu region.