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Indian Journal of Agricultural Research, volume 50 issue 4 (august 2016) : 311-317

Identification of potential  genotypes of fenugreek in rainfed vertisols for yield and diosgenin content 

K Giridhar*, S. Surya Kumari, A. Rajani1, C. Sarada1, L. Naram Naidu2
1<p>AICRP on Spices, Horticultural Research Station, Dr. Y.S.R. Horticultural University,&nbsp;Lam, Guntur - 522 034, Andhra Pradesh, India</p>
Cite article:- Giridhar* K, Kumari Surya S., Rajani1 A., Sarada1 C., Naidu2 Naram L. (2016). Identification of potential genotypes of fenugreek in rainfed vertisolsfor yield and diosgenin content . Indian Journal of Agricultural Research. 50(4): 311-317. doi: 10.18805/ijare.v0iOF.8603.

ABSTRACT

The present study was undertaken for three years (2009-12) to evaluate thirteen promising genotypes from India for both yield and diosgenin content. Maximum yield was recorded in genotype LFC-103 (584.1 kg ha-1) followed by HM-348 (542.8 kg ha-1). The diosgenin content in the studied genotypes varied significantly, similar observations were recorded with the diosgenin productivity. Local cultivar recorded significantly highest diosgenin content (0.92 %). The highest diosgenin productivity was recorded with UM-364 (3.97 kg ha-1) followed by NDM-119 (3.91 kg ha-1). The superiority of these genotypes can be attributed to their wide adaptability and robust growth under rainfed conditions. 

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