Studies on the performance of rejuvenated trees of different ber varieties

Abstract

Ten ber varieties rejuvenated nine years earlier were used for present studies. In term of tree height and tree volume cv. Thornless was found to be most vigorous. Higher fruit length was recorded in Thornless, whereas fruit breadth and weight was recorded higher in Sanaur-5. Appreciably higher fruit yield was recorded in cv. Sanaur-4. Lowest incidence (8.33%) of powdery mildew was observed in Sanaur-5. Total soluble solids and total sugars were also recorded higher in Sanaur-5. Minimum fruit acidity and maximum vitamin C was estimated from the fruits of Narikeli. Fruit size and quality was observed better in Sanaur-5 after nine years of rejuvenation.