To study about the physiological and biochemical variability of Tamarind germplasm in Jabalpur district of Madhya Pradesh

Abstract

Generally, the exploration for germplasm collecting is conducted for desired genetic material to use in the crop improvement programme and varietal development. Tamarind (Tamarindus indica) is a leguminous tree bearing edible fruit that is indigenous to tropical Africa and naturalized in Asia. The genus Tamarindus is monotypic, meaning that it contains only this species. It belongs to the family Fabaceae. The tamarind tree produces brown, pod-like fruits that contain a sweet, tangy pulp, which is used in cuisines around the world. The pulp is also used in traditional medicine and as a metal polish. The tree's wood can be used for woodworking and tamarind seed oil can be extracted from the seeds. Because tamarind has multiple uses, it is cultivated around the world in tropical and subtropical zones. Legumes, related plants, are a very important component of global plant genetic resources, more particularly in the tropics and the subtropics. Under AICRP- AZF JNKVV, Jabalpur survey was done for collection of Tamarind germplasm in different locations of Jabalpur district (Madhya Pradesh). During survey eight germplasm are identify based on pod weight, length and visual appearance. In all eight germplasm observed that pod weight is ranged from 14.5 to 27.0g, Seed weight (3.0 to 6.5), pulp percent (31-64.2 %), Bark weight (1.5 to 6.5 g), No of Seed (5 to 9), Length (121.3 to 16.8 cm) and Width (2.0 to 3.5 cm).