Vol. 11, Special Issue 6 (2022)

Author(s):
Anasubai S Hosagoudar, Dr. BV Champa and Naveen PM

Abstract:
The experiment was conducted on evaluation of nine crossandra genotypes at Main Horticultural Research and Extension Centre, UHS, Bagalkot during 2018-19. The experiment was laid out in Randomized Block Design with three replications consisting of nine genotypes of local and improved cultivars. Significant results were noticed for all the vegetative, floral and yield parameters. Among the genotypes, Arka kanaka recorded the maximum plant height (75.80 cm) and No. of branches / plant (13.53). Genotype Arka Shravya had the maximum spike length (13.60 cm), No. of spikes / plant (39.93), No. of flowers / spike (31.53), corolla tube length (2.86 cm) and flower yield / plant (61.40 g). Genotype Arka Shreeya had the maximum flower diameter (3.22 cm) and 100 flower weights (6.52 g). This better performance is attributed to both genetic and environmental variables which might have contributed and found suitable for cultivation in Northern dry zone of Karnataka.