Evaluation and selection of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) genotypes

Authors

  • K A Shanmugasundaram, T Thangaraj, R S Azhakiamanavalan, M Ganga

Abstract

Fifteen genotypes of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) from five states of India were evaluated for yield and curcumin content. Among them, PTS-43 yielded 33.86 t ha-1 fresh rhizome, 7.17 t ha-1 cured rhizome, 5.36% curcumin and 21.17 % recovery of cured rhizome as against 28.00 t ha-1, 4.48 t ha-1, 3.56 % and 16.00% respectively in BSR-2, the local check and 26.69 t ha-1, 5.69 t ha-1 4.84% and 21.33%, respectively in the national check (var. Roma).

 

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Published

24-06-2001

How to Cite

Azhakiamanavalan, M Ganga, K. A. S. T. T. R. S. (2001). Evaluation and selection of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) genotypes. Journal of Spices and Aromatic Crops, 10(1), 33–36. Retrieved from https://updatepublishing.com/journal/index.php/josac/article/view/4648

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2001)

Section

Research Articles