Genetic variation for morphological and physicochemical traits in jamun (Syzygium Cuminii Skeels)

Abstract

Among 23 genotypes studied, maximum fruit weight (15.67 g), fruit diameter (2.68 cm) and pulp weight (11.83 g) were recorded in the genotype KJS-300. The genotype KJS-18 recorded significantly longest fruit (3.90 cm), while the shortest (2.05 cm) was recorded in genotype KJS-43. The highest pulp content (80.64%) was recorded in genotype KJS-25. The maximum pulp to seed ratio (6.17) was recorded in KJS-02 and lowest seed weight (1.17 g) was recorded in genotype KJS-24. Highest TSS (21.23%) and acidity (0.66%) was recorded in genotype KJS-03 and KJS-25, respectively. Significantly maximum TSS to acid ratio (73.75) was recorded in genotype KJS-300. Highest anthocyanin (1.36 OD) and ascorbic acid (28.17 mg/100 g) was recorded in KJS-18 and KJS-02, respectively. Highest total sugar (16.37%) and nonreducing sugar (16.36%) were registered in the genotype KJS-09. Maximum sugar to acid ratio (53.24) and reducing sugar (0.030%) was recorded in the genotype KJS-26 and KJS-43 respectively.