Performance of some improved and local varieties of radish (Raphanus Sativus L.)
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2013-05-31
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Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Krishi Vidyapeeth, Parbhani
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The present investigation entitled “Performance of some improved and
local varieties of Radish (Raphanus sativus L.)” was carried out during Rabi 2012-13
at the Instructional Cum Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, College of
Agriculture, Latur. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design
(R.B.D.) with twelve treatments replicated with thrice. Twelve varieties of radish
were used for the study as treatments. The varieties include nine improved radish
varieties viz., Pusa Chetaki, Pusa Reshmi, Ankur Naveen, Radish J.W, Minakshi,
Ketaki long. Radish Selection, Indem Sweta, Ganesh synthetic and three local
varieties viz., Latur Local, Pune Local, Solapur Local. The experiment framed was
intended to study die growth, yield and quality performance of different radish
varieties and to find out superior radish variety having high yield potential with better
quality roots. The observations on different growth yield and quality attributes were
recorded and subjected to the statistical analysis.
The results of the present investigation clearly showed significant
differences with respect to the growth, yield and quality attributes of different radish
varieties under study. As regards to the growth parameters the variety Pune local has
produced maximum (9.27) number of leaves.The shoot length was maximum (6.80
cm) in Ketaki long. The variety Ganesh Synthetic has recorded maximum (1440.80
cm) leaf area.The variety Pusa Chetaki required minimum (44) number of days
required for attaining the alible size of root The significant variations in yield parameters were obsrerved.The
weight of whole plant, root weight and shoot weight was maximum in variety Ankur
Naveen. The maximum root: shoot ratio (6.54) was observed in variety Ketaki long.
The minimum cracked roots (0.54 per cent) was observed in variety Pusa Reshmi and
Ganesh Synthetic. The minimum (0.94 per cent) forking was recorded in variety
Indem Sweta. The weight and percentage of unmarketable roots were observed
minimum in Ganesh Synthetic. The variety Indem Sweta produced maximum root
yield (37.75 t/ha). The marketable yield was highest (36.17 t/ha) in variety Indem
Sweta and it was at par with the varieties Pusa Reshmi, Ketaki long and Pusa Chetaki.
The quality parameters also showed significant variations among
varieties. The maximum length of root (30.13 cm) and girth of root (10.78 cm) was
recorded in variety Ankur Naveen while, diameter was maximum (3.17 cm) in variety
Pune local. The maximum dry matter (8.58) were observed in variety Ankur Naveen
while, minimum (1.67) in variety Minakshi. The roots of varieties Indem Sweta,
Radish J. W, Ganesh Synthetic, Latur local and Pune local remain in good condition
up to 12 days and it was at par with variety Solapur local. The variety Radish J.W.,
Ganesh Synthetic, Pusa Reshmi and Indem Sweta have performed better with respect
to overall rating for the organoleptic test. The correlation studies indicated that the
root yield of radish was positively correlated with growth as well as different root
characters.
In nutshell, the radish varieties Indem Sweta, Ankur Naveen, Ganesh
Synthetic and Pusa Reshmi had shown the significantly superior performance with
respect to most of the growth, yield and quality attributes. Hence, these varieties are
suitable for agroclimatic conditions of Marathwada. Among local varieties, the variety
Pune local had performed better. Hence this genotype can be involved in further
breeding programme for improving the yield and quality of radish.
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