Eco-physiological assessment of aonla (Emblica officinalis) genotypes for sustainable carbon sequestration in semiarid region

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2025-12-31

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https://doi.org/10.58993/ijh/2025.82.4.2

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Genotype, carbon sequestration, Embilica officinalis, semi-arid region, B:C ratio
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Vol. 82 No. 04 (2025): Indian Journal of Horticulture

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  • Anuradha Bishnoi Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Regional Research Station Bawal (Rewari), Haryana 123501, India
  • Mukesh Kumar Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Regional Research Station Bawal (Rewari), Haryana 123501, India
  • Mehak Nagora Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, Regional Research Station Bawal (Rewari), Haryana 123501, India
  • Alisha Mittal Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, College of Agriculture Bawal (Rewari), Haryana 123501, India

Abstract

The present investigation was conducted to assess the aonla genotypes for their growth, yield, fruit quality attributes and carbon sequestration potential under the semi-arid condition. The evaluated genotypes had significant variability for the observed parameters. CHES 1 and BSR 1 were found comparatively less vigorous amongst selected genotypes. Among the genotypes under investigation, NA 20 gave maximum yield, with higher fruit weight (54.39 g) and fruit length (3.33 cm). TSS and TSS: acid ratio was observed higher in BSR 1. Ascorbic acid content was recorded highest in Chakaiya and NA 7, respectively. The most promising genotype were NA 20 and NA 7 with the highest yield (105.9 & 94.41 kg/plant) and B:C ratio (8.9 & 7.9) respectively. A highly significant positive correlation (r = 0.84, p ≤ 0.01) was observed between fruit weight and yield, suggesting that heavier fruits markedly enhance total productivity. Furthermore, ascorbic acid also correlated significantly with the benefit–cost (B:C) ratio (r = 0.39, p ≤ 0.05). These interrelationships provide valuable insights for selecting genotypes with desirable traits for breeding and cultivation in semi-arid conditions. The higher R2 value for biomass and diameter indicates that biomass increments are more closely related to increments in girth. The finding therefore implies that genotype NA 20 and NA 7 could be recommended for commercial cultivation in semi-arid regions of Haryana for upliftment of rural livelihood

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Bishnoi, A., Kumar, M., Nagora, M., & Mittal, A. (2025). Eco-physiological assessment of aonla (Emblica officinalis) genotypes for sustainable carbon sequestration in semiarid region. Indian Journal of Horticulture, 82(04), 395–400. https://doi.org/10.58993/ijh/2025.82.4.2

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