Influence of okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) genotypes on growth, yield and biochemical traits

A field experiment was conducted at vegetable research farm of Sher-e-Kashmir University Agricultural Sciences and Technology Jammu, Jammu Kashmir (J&K) during 2019–21 to evaluate the performance 8 improved genotypes okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L. Moench) compare them with popular check genotype in terms yield attributes yield, quality biochemical traits. Among genotype, DOV-44≥Punjab Padmani≥Kashi Kranti produced significantly (P<0.05) higher pod weight as compared remaining cultivars recorded an improvement 10.7–16.4% for over local (Parbhani Kranti). DOV-44 ≥Punjab Padmani ≥Kashi 110.7–120.1% Kranti) averaged years. Significant positive correlation like days 50% flowering (r= 0.5294*, P<0.05) leaf length 0.8217**, P<0.001), 0.6863*, P<0.05), diameter 0.7866*, 0.8417**, P<0.001) also affirmed it better check. cultivars, chlorophyll among varied from 7.26 DOV-88 5.13 Pusa Bhindi-5. Calcium content observed highest Kashi (93.67) ≥ (92.00) 21.5–23.8% than The genetic make-up responsible growth, physiological may help improving adaptive capacity achieving optimal productivity. Thus, exploring suitable J&K ecosystem promises productivity along maintaining traits India other similar agro-ecological regions.