Abstract

The collection and evaluation of over 1200 bael (Aegle marmelos Correa) trees in West Bengal was initiated in 1994. Six types have been identified as superior clones and are being conserved at the Faculty of Horticulture Research Station located at 23.5 North latitude and 89 East longitude. Wide variability in yield (20-437 fruits/tree), fruit weight (130-1825 g), fruit shape, rind thickness, pulp colour, number of seeds, total soluble solids (23-42 °Brix), fruit acidity (0.23-0.44%) and ascorbic acid (22-30 mg/100 g) content of fruit were observed among the genotypes. The clones T 1 , T 5 , T 8 , T 10 , T 15 and T 16 were selected for cultivation.

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