Performance of Different Hybrids of Sponge Gourd (Luffa cylindrica) under Prayagraj Agro-climatic Condition
Komal Anand *
Department of Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Samir E. Topno
Department of Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
Vijay Bahadur
Department of Horticulture (Vegetable Science), Naini Agricultural Institute, SHUATS, Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
An experiment was conducted to evaluate the performance of different hybrids of sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrical (L.) Roem.) in Prayagraj Agro-climatic condition during Rabi season 2021-22. It was conducted at the Vegetable Research Farm, Department of Horticulture Naini Agriculture Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of agriculture, technology and Sciences (SHUATS), Prayagraj (U.P). The experiment was laid in a randomized block design with three replications. The result from the present investigation revealed that among 14 hybrids of sponge gourd, 2 hybrids namely AVT-II 2019 SPGHYB-5 and AVT-II 2019 SPGHYB-3 exhibited substantially higher fruit yield per plant (4.66) and performed better for other desirable traits in Prayagraj agro-climatic conditions. In terms of economics, the best benefit- cost ratio (4.14) was obtained by AVT-II 2019 SPGHYB-5 hybrid with high returns.
Keywords: Performance, hybrids, sponge gourd (Luffa cylindrica)