Quality attributes of promising apricot (Prunus armeniaca) introductions for north-western Himalayan region
2012
SRIVASTAVA, K K | SHARMA, M K | BHAT, S K
New Castle yields 5.1 kg/tree with highest number of fruits/tree but least fruit length and breadth, whereas maximum fruit weight (44.91 g), fruit length and breadth but least TSS was noted in cultivar Orgrand. Highest total soluble solids and lowest ascorbic acid content was found in Harcot, whereas Bebeco has highest ascorbic acid content. Maximum reducing and total sugars were in Harcot but highest non reducing sugar (4.19 %) and minimum stone weight (1.80 g), stone breadth (18.22 mm) was noted in Castle Bright. Highest kernel weight (1.55 g), kernel thickness (7.60 mm) and least kernel breadth (8,85 mm) with sweet and free kernel was noted in Orgrand. However, minimum reducing sugar, non reducing sugars and kernel thickness was noted in Bebeco most attractive fruit colour was noted in Castle Bright and Orgrand. On the basis of the observation New Castle, Orgrand, Harcot produced most attractive bigger sized fruits with moderate to higher total soluble solids, ascorbic acid, acidity, sugar, stone size, kernel weight along with high yield. All the cultivars were found suitable for cultivation under Kashmir valley condition.
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