Vol. 11, Special Issue 9 (2022)

Author(s):
Deo Shankar, PS Markam, Homendra Siwana, Pradeep Kumar Ganjeer and Anshumala Kujur

Abstract:
A field experiment was conducted in the North Bastar Kanker District of Chhattisgarh to evaluate the performance of potato varieties for tuber growth, tuber yield and grades. The experiment was laid out in a randomized block design with three replication and ten treatments at College of Agriculture & Research Station, Kanker during the rabi 2021-22. Highest emergence percentage was observed in Kufri Pukhraj (80.18 %). Kufri Lalit reported higher plant height (21.53 cm) at 30 DAP and Kufri Bahar reported higher plant height at 60 and 90 DAP (36.63 and 38.13 cm respectively). Kufri Lalit was observed maximum number of branches per plant at 60 & 90 DAP. Kufri Lalit reported higher number of compound leaves at 30, 60 & 90 DAP (17.00, 32.33 & 38.33 respectively). Kufri Lalit reported significantly maximum tuber yield per plot (63.30 kg) and tuber yield (70.33 t/ha). Highest percentage of Grade-C tuber was produced by Kufri Arun. The result of the study indicates that Kufri Lalit and Kufri Himalini have potential to grow successfully in North Baster Kanker Region it could be considered suitable for this region. If it suits into their cropping pattern, the variety may be a good option for farmers by increasing cropping intensity, benefit financially and meet their nutritional demands.