Studies on flowering and fruit maturity of different ber hybrids and their parents

摘要

In the present investigation morphological and physiological characterization of ber hybrids and their parents were carried out. The period of onset of flowering ranged from 2nd September to 5th October. The period of bloom was longest in case of Hybrid - 6 (Kaithli x Laddu) which lasted for 65 days (lllh September-15fll November). The minimum period of bloom (28 days) was recorded in Safeda Rohtak. Peak period of blooming lasted longer in Sandhura Narnaul and Katha Phal (20 days) from 24th Septemberto 14th October and 25* September to 15th October respectively. The number of flowers per cyme ranged from 17.32 to 37.30. The maximum number of flowers per cyme were recorded in Hybrid-2 (Umran x Safeda selected), whereas, minimum were recorded in Hybrid-11 (Safeda Selected x Safeda Rohtak). The Hybrid-3 (Laddu x Safeda Rohtak), Hybrid-10 (Sandhura Narnaul x Umran), Hybrid-11 (Safeda Selected x Safeda Rohtak), Hybrid-12 (Safeda Rohtak x Safeda Selected), Safeda Selected, Laddu, Safeda Rohtak and Sandhura Narnaul matured early.