Research Article | Published: 01 June 2003

Evaluation of different genotypes of turmeric for quality parameters

H. Usha Nandhini Devi and N. Chezhiyan

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 10 | Issue: 1/2 | Page No. 8-9 | 2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2003-VA1JN7 | Cite this article

Abstract

An experiment on evaluation of germplasm of turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) for quality parameters was carried out in the Department of Spices and Plantation Crops, Horticultural College & Research Institute, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University, Coimbatore, during the year 2001-2002. Total 224 genotypes available in the Department were chosen for the study. Among the different genotypes studied, Acc. No. 156 has recorded the highest curcumin content (6.23%). Similar to the curcumin content, the oleoresin content for the different genotypes studied has been found to have significant difference. However, the essential oil content has not been found to have any significant difference among the different genotypes studied for the experimental purpose.

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Nandhini Devi, H.U. and Chezhiyan, N., 2003. Evaluation of different genotypes of turmeric for quality parameters. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 10(1/2), pp.8-9. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2003-VA1JN7

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2003

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