Progressive Research – An International Journal Society for Scientific Development

Volume 11 (2) : 232-235, (2016) in Agriculture and Technology

Print ISSN : 0973-6417, Online ISSN : 2454-6003 Meerut (U.P.) INDIA

PERFORMANCE OF ELITE CLONES OF BANANA ON YIELD AND YIELD ATTRIBUTING

PARAMETERS IN COASTAL ZONES OF ODISHA
Kiran Patnaik1, A.K. Das2, Saudamini Swain3, Kalyani Pradhan2, Swastik Kumar Panda1
1 2
Department of Fruit Science and Horticulture Technology, Department of Vegetable Science
3
AICRP on Tropical Fruits, O.U.A.T, Bhubaneshwar, 751003, Odisha, India
Corresponding author : kiranpatnaik71@gmail.com

ABSTRACT
Eleven banana genotypes viz. Champa (AAB), Budubale (Pisang Awak), BCB-3 (AAB), H-531 (Poovan x Pisang Lilin),
BCB-1 (AAB), KBS-8 (Dwarf Cavendish-AAA), Bantal (ABB), BCB-2 (ABB), Kovur Bontha (Monthan-ABB), Manjeri
Nendran II (AAB) and NRCB-8 (ABB) were evaluated for the physical parameters like pseudostem height (cm), girth
(cm), number of leaves, leaf length (cm), leaf girth (cm), petiole length (cm) at 6th MAP, 8th MAP , at the time of shooting
and harvesting. The bunch weight (kg), bunch length (cm), bunch girth (cm), number of hands, total number of fingers,
finger length (cm), finger circumference (cm), finger weight (g), were recorded and all data collected were statistically
analysed. From the results it was revealed that, among the dessert types the performance of BCB-3 was better as
compared to other genotypes with regards to bunch weight (14.77 kg), number of hands (12.87), number of fingers
(148.91), finger length (21.07cm), finger weight (101.21g) and yield (31.7 t/ha). The genotype BCB-2 among the culinary
types was found to be superior as compared to other genotypes with regards to bunch weight (16.52 kg), number of
hands (12.80), number of fingers (125.05), finger length (19.53cm), finger weight (137.48 g) and yield (35.18t/ha). In
addition to this, Manjeri Nendran II was also found to be equally superior as regards to yield with NRCB-8 and Bantal.
Key words : Cooking bananas, dessert bananas, pseudostem, yield.

Globally, dessert bananas (Musa spp., AA, AB and AAA
genome) and cooking banana (AAB), constitute fourth
most important commodity after rice, wheat and maize.
Banana (Musa spp.) belongs to the family Musaceae is
one of the earliest crops cultivated by man, remains to be
one of the most important fruit crops, especially of the
tropics. There are probably over 30 well known species
within the genus Musa and more than 700 varieties. (1)
concluded that present day cultivars evolved by
hybridization of two ancestral parents, Musa acuminata
and Musa balbisiana, which are considered as the main
contributors of A and B, genomes respectively. All
cultivars are classified into various genomic groups such
as AA, AAA, AB, ABB based on morphological scoring
given by (2). According to (3), in India total area under
banana cultivation is 0.83 m ha with production of 30 MT
and productivity is about 37 MT/ha. In Odisha total area
under banana cultivation is about 25,060 ha with
production of around 0.477 MT and productivity is about
19.0 MT/ha as per (3).
The state has potentiality for both tall and dwarf
banana varieties. The dwarf varieties are more prominent
in inland districts while the tall varieties are widely grown
in coastal tracts. Patakapura variety belonging to
Martman group is a traditional variety of Puri district. The
varieties are very specific to the particular agro-climatic
conditions. Under tall varieties, Champa and Chini
Champa, Chakrakelli are improved types. Dwarf
cavendish, Robusta, Srimanta, Grand Naine are
comparatively dwarf types grown successfully in
commercial scale in the state. There are several varieties
of culinary types of Banana like Bantal, Gaja Bantal ,
Paunsia Bantal, Mendhi Bantal etc. The choice of suitable
variety is of paramount importance for successful
commercial cultivation of banana.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
The present investigation entitled “Evaluation of elite
clones of banana in coastal zones of Odisha” was carried
out at Horticultural Research Station (HRS), Orissa
University of Agriculture and Technology (O.U.A.T),
Bhubaneswar, Odisha during the year 2014-15 by taking
eleven banana genotypes viz. Champa (AAB), Budubale
(Pisang Awak), BCB-3 (AAB), H-531 (Poovan X Pisang
Lilin), BCB-1 (AAB), KBS-8 (Dwarf Cavendish-AAA),
Bantal (ABB), BCB-2 (ABB), Kovur Bontha (Monthan-
ABB), Manjeri Nendran II (AAB) and NRCB-8 (ABB) for
evaluation of physical parametes like pseudostem height
(cm), girth (cm), number of leaves, leaf length (cm), leaf
girth (cm), petiole length (cm) at 6th MAP, 8th MAP , at the
time of shooting and harvesting .Yield parameters like the
bunch weight (kg), bunch length (cm), bunch girth (cm),
number of hands, total number of fingers, finger length
(cm), finger circumference (cm), finger weight (g) were
also evaluated.
Vegetative Parameters
Pseudostem height : The height of the pseudostem was
measured from base of the pseudostem to the uppermost
point of contact of petioles of youngest leaf as suggested
by (4). It was expressed in centimeters (cm). Pseudostem
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height was recorded at monthly interval from November
2014 to May 2015, from ten plants of each treatment and
their average was worked out.
Girth of the pseudostem : The girth of the stem was
measured at the maximum circumference point of the
pseudostem at 20 cm above ground level and expressed in
centimetres. Pseudostem girth was recorded at monthly
interval from November 2014 to May 2015, from ten plants
of each treatment and their average was worked out. It was
expressed in centimeters (cm).
Number of functional leaves : The number of functional
leaves produced per plant which was fully opened was
recorded from ten plants of each treatment after planting till
the time of harvesting at monthly intervals from November
2014 to May 2015.
Leaf length and leaf width : The length of leaf was
measured from the base of leaf petiole to the tip and
breadth was measured at the maximum breadth of leaf
blade from ten plants of each treatment at monthly
intervals from 6 MAP to the time of harvesting. It was
expressed in centimeters (cm).
Petiole length : Petiole length was recorded from the
pseudostem to the leaf lamina from ten plants of each
treatment at monthly intervals from 6 MAP to the time of
harvesting. It was expressed in centimeters (cm).
Yield and yield attributing parameters
Bunch weight : After harvesting of bunch, it was weighed
by a balance and the weight (kg) was recorded from ten
plants of each treatment and their average was worked
out.
Number of hands : Number of hands was counted after
weighing the bunch and data was recorded on it. The
under developed hands were excluded.
Number of fingers : The total number of fingers were
counted and recorded. Undeveloped fingers close to male
flower were not taken into account.
Finger weight : Five fingers were taken randomly from
second hand of the bunch of each treatment and average
weight of fingers was determined in an electronic balance.
It was expressed in gram.
Finger length : The finger length was measured after
ripening of fingers. The length was measured from the
base of the finger up to the tip. The stalk of the finger was
not taken into account, to get the effective length of fingers.
It was expressed in centimeter (cm).
Finger circumference : The finger circumference was
measured randomly from five fruits of each treatment after
ripening of the fingers. The measurement of this character
was taken from the middle of the finger. It was expressed in
centimetre (cm).
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Crop Duration
Days taken from planting to shooting : The days taken
from planting /setting of suckers to shooting was recorded
for each treatment. The date of shooting was recorded
from ten plants of each treatment when the flower bud tip
was visible on pseudostem.
Days taken from inflorescence emergence to
harvesting : The number of days taken from flowering to
harvest was recorded and then average of ten plants of
each treatment was worked out. The bunches were
harvested after 90-95 days (depending upon maturity)
after shooting.
Days taken from planting to harvesting : Date of
harvesting was recorded from ten plants of each
treatment. The bunches were harvested by cutting 20cm
above the proximal hand with the help of saw. Plant crop
cycle was taken from planting to harvest date.
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
Vegetative growth parameters : Plants with higher
number of leaves with more width might have helped in
preparation of adequate photosynthates. It might have
helped in better growth and development of the plants.
BCB-3 in the present finding has recorded comparatively
higher plant growth parameters next to Budubale taking
all parameters into account which is shown in figure -1 to
figure-4.
The differences in the plant height, stem girth and
leaf numbers of the plants may be attributed to the
genetic potential of the plants and environmental factors
such as climate and nutrient availability. Budubale and
BCB-3 might have succeed in adopting better to this
agro-climatic conditions thereby putting up better growth.
The wide range of variation recorded in different clones/
varieties with regards to vegetative characters obtained
in the present findings corroborates with the findings of
(5, 6, 7).
Yield attributing parameters and crop duration : The
yield of the plant and the crop duration plays a vital role in
the crop cultivation along-with vegetative growth
parameters (Table-1). BCB-3 took 322.33 days from
planting to harvest which was more as compared to other
varieties H-531 (303 days ), KBS-8 (317.67 days ) and
BCB-1 (318.33 days). BCB-3 has superceeded to these
varieties with respect to yield. Hence it may be attributed
that as BCB-3 took more number of days to mature it
might have drawn more water and nutrients from the soil,
ultimately being able to produce more yield.
Similarly among the dessert types BCB-3 took less
duration than Budubale and Champa. Although in BCB-3
the duration was less, the plant height at initial stage i.e. 6
and 8 MAP was less than the above two clones but was
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Fig. 2

Fig. 3
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Fig. 4
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also put some impact in accelerating the production of
photosynthates in the plant. Similarly among the culinary 5.
types BCB-2 out yielded the other clones of this type
which may be attributed to similar causes as that given for
BCB-3 under dessert types.
6.
Overall BCB-3 and BCB-2 have been found to be
superior under the coastal zone conditions. These clones
may be tried in multi-location at the earliest and then may
7.
be recommended for cultivation. This is in agreement with
the observations of earlier research workers (6, 7, 8).
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