Adaptability trial of new pigeon pea accessions in Abra [Philippines]
2009
Pagluanan, E.R., Abra State Inst. of Sciences and Technology, Lagangilang, Abra (Philippines)
The study evaluated the performance of six new pigeon pea accessions (ICP 8863, ICPL 7091, ICPL 88093, ICPL 85063, ICPL 7035 and farmers variety) suited in Abra to identify the best peforming accessions in terms of growth and yield and recommended the best accessions for planting by legume farmers in Abra. Results showed that ICPL 7035 accession was the tallest at 24 days after planting. It also produced the highest number of marketable and non-marketable pods, the heaviest weight of fresh and dry seeds, the heaviest weight of green pods and highest yield in per plot and per hectare. On the other hand, accession ICPL 87091 produced the longest pod and the most number of seeds per pod. It was the earliest to produce flowers, set pods, filled seeds and mature pods. Based on the findings, accession ICPL 7035 and ICP 87091 could be grown by legume farmers in the upland areas of Abra.
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