Performance of Different Varieties of Broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) under Prayagraj Agro-climatic Condition

Abstract

A study entitled “Performance of different varieties of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica) under Prayagraj agro-climatic condition” was carried out at crop Vegetable Research Farm, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, Technology and Sciences, Prayagraj (Allahabad), U. P. during academic session 2021-22. The experiment consists of 7 Varieties in 3 replications. The result showed that there were significant differences found among all the varieties. Growth parameters viz. plant height, plant spread, no. of leaves/plant and leaf area were significantly higher in V1(GREEN MAGIC) their respected values are 59.26cm, 65.77cm, 20.33 and 207.33cm² whereas minimum in V7 (WALTHAM) 55.58cm, 63.22cm, 18.11 and 146.55cm² respectively. Yield parameters viz. head diameter, net curd weight, total curd weight, curd yield /plot(kg) and curd yield /hectare (tonnes) were higher in V1(GREEN MAGIC) their respected values are 25.67cm, 517.69grams, 592.49grams, 3.92kg and 21.80tonnes whereas minimum in V7 (WALTHAM) 318.28grams, 375.58grams, 2.58kg and 14.39tonnes respectively. Regarding quality parameters viz. TSS and Vitamin-C Content were significantly higher in V1 (GREEN MAGIC) (8.20 0B and 82.12 mg/100 g). And quality parameters of the crop were lower in V7 (WALTHAM). Further, it can be concluded that V1 (GREEN MAGIC) was the best Variety on the basis of growth, yield and quality parameters.

Organic Farming at Eastern Ghat Hill: A Boon to Tribal Farmers

“…This might be due to continuous application of organic inputs such as vermicompost, waste decomposer, bio fertilizers and plant cake thus improves the soil fertility status and it is also stated that vermicompost has higher N availability and the supply of several other plant nutrients such as phosphorus (P), potassium (K) and sulphur (S) were significantly increased by adding vermicompost as compared to conventional farming in the same soil. This is in accordance with the findings of Anjana Thakur et al [1], Gayathri et al [2] and Richa N and Baburam K [3] In addition to that application of panchagavya at regular intervals has resulted higher microbial population around the root zone. This may be attributed to the fact that panchagavya is a rich source of beneficial microorganisms like N-fixers and P-solubilizers which in turn increases the soil nutrient status.…”

Evaluation of broccoli (Brassica oleracea var. italica L.) varieties with respect to growth and yield in Chitwan, Nepal

“…Sivakumar et al (2022) found the significant response among broccoli varieties on plant height. Similar results were recorded by Tejaswini et al (2018), Prashanthi et al (2022) as well as Thakur et al (2016). Some varieties recorded the lowest plant height that might be due to its inherent genotypic configuration (Thapa and Rai, 2012).…”

“…Similarly, at 35 DAT, the maximum number of leaves (7.50) was produced by Calabrese while the minimum was found in Centauro. Prashanthi et al (2022) observed similar differences among varieties in number of leaves which may be due to the variation in their inherent genetic capacity. Varieties adapted to different environmental conditions may exhibit variations in leaf number.…”

“…Farmers may more easily afford open-pollinated varieties since they require fewer inputs (such as fertilizer and insecticides) and are less expensive (Pixley and Banzige, 2001) but the production is low due to numerous factors. The performance of a crop or variety is mostly determined by its genetic composition, but it also depends on prevailing climatic conditions in which it is grown (Prashanthi et al, 2022). There are just eleven F 1 hybrid varieties of broccoli recognized in Nepal, (NPVSDC, 2018).…”

Comparative study of the quality indices, antioxidant substances, and mineral elements in different forms of cabbage

“…Different varieties of vegetable typically may show differences in nutrient value, antioxidant content, and mineral content. For instance, a study of the different varieties of broccoli showed that their quality indices differ significantly [ 24 , 25 ]. Meanwhile, many of the published studies on cabbage quality mainly focused on the influence of different cultivation conditions and seasons on nutritional quality and only considered a few cabbage varieties, making the results of these studies difficult to compare.…”