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VOL. 2, ISSUE 3 (2020)
Assessment of tomato (Solanum lycopersicon L.) hybrids for performance and adoptability at Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh
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Sunitha CH, Chinnam Naidu D, Raja Kumar N, Bhagya Lakshimi K, Chitti Babu G
Abstract
Tomatoes are known for their nutritional significance and they are cultivated by the majority of farmers worldwide. Majority of the farmers in North Coastal Zone of Andhra Pradesh cultivate local varieties which are not high yielding and high prone to pests and diseases. In this contest introduction of high yielding hybrids are necessary to enhance productivity. By keeping this in view Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Srikakulam, Andhra Pradesh conducted On Farm Trial on “Assessment of Tomato Hybrids in Srikakulam district” in order to assess the performance of hybrids such as Arka Abhed and Arka Samrat with locally cultivated Lakshmi hybrid. The Average fruit weight was recorded 70.96g, 70.69g, and 68.11g and number of fruits per plant recorded 26.08, 25.01, 22.15 respectively in Arka Abhed, Arka Samrat and Lakshmi hybrids. A considerable increase in yield (54.55 t/ha) in Arka Abhed and (52.35 t/ha) in Arka Samrat was recorded where compared to farmers practice (45.33 t/ha) Lakshmi hybrid.
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Pages:317-319
How to cite this article:
Sunitha CH, Chinnam Naidu D, Raja Kumar N, Bhagya Lakshimi K, Chitti Babu G "Assessment of tomato (<em>Solanum lycopersicon </em>L.<em>) </em>hybrids for performance and adoptability at Srikakulam District, Andhra Pradesh". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 2, Issue 3, 2020, Pages 317-319
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