Vol. 6, Issue 9 (2017)

Author(s):
RK Nagar, SBS Pandey, Amol Vasishth, PS Chauhan and JS Ranawat

Abstract:
The field experiment was conducted during kharif season of 2016-17 to study “Evaluation of Aloe barbadensis Genotypes Suitable for South East Region of Rajasthan”at the Herbal garden, Department of Forest Product & Utilization, College of Horticulture & Forestry, Jhalarapatan, Jhalawar (Agriculture University, Kota). The experiment consisted of 15 genotypes of Aloe barbadensis IC-111267, IC-111269, IC-111271, IC-111279, IC-111280, IC-112527, IC-112531, IC-112533, IC-112534, Ajmer local, Baran Local, Mangrol Local, Siswali Local, Kota Local and Jhalarapatan Local laid out in randomized block design with three replications. The genotypes recorded Highest gross income in [T5, IC-111280 Rs. (476917)], [T2, IC-111269 Rs. (475775)], and [T6, IC-112527 Rs. (460305)] and are suitable for farmers of the South East Region of Rajasthan. The highest benefit: cost ratios (1:2.59) were recorded in genotypes IC-111280 compared to Jhalrapatan Local (minimum) (1:1.81).