Vol. 12, Issue 8 (2023)

Author(s):
Deepa Narayanappa, PK Nagre, AP Wagh and VS Kale

Abstract:
A field experiment entitled, "Performance of elite genotypes of gum cluster bean under Akola conditions" was carried out in 2020-21 during summer season at Instructional Farm, Department of Vegetable Science, Dr. PDKV, Akola. The field experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design (RBD) with three replications and twelve treatments as genotypes. The results of the experiment showed that, with respect to growth parameters viz., days to germination, genotype IC-298638 (T₈) was found early. Maximum height of plant and number of leaves plant^-1 was observed in the genotype IC-421837 (T₇). The maximum number of branches were recorded in genotype IC-421838 (T₁). Lesser day to first flower initiation was recorded in genotype IC-298638 (T₈). Consequently, with respect to yield parameters, genotype IC-329639 (T₄) was found superior with respect to number of pods cluster^-1, seed yield plant^-1 and yield plot^-1. Genotype IC-298638 (T₈) recorded minimum days for seed harvesting. Maximum number of pods plant^-1 and number of seeds pod ^-1 was recorded in the genotype IC-421837 (T₇). Genotype IC-421838 (T₁) showed maximum pod length. The maximum number of clusters plant^-1 and yield hectare^-1 were estimated in the genotypes IC-421821 (T₅) and IC-421834 (T₂) respectively.