Crossability studies among cultivated and wild species of okra [(Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]

Authors

  • Gagandeep Singh Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, Punjab Author
  • Mamta Pathak Department of Vegetable Science, Punjab Agricultural University, Ludhiana-141 004, Punjab Author

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https://doi.org/10.61180/vegsci.2020.v47.i2.22

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Abstract

green tender fruits. It has high nutritional and medicinal
values. Okra seeds contain 15-20% protein and 30-40%
of fine quality edible oil. Among fresh vegetables okra
has prominent position due to its multiple uses, easy
cultivation practices, good export return, wider
adaptability and possibility of year-round production
(Reddy et al. 2012). Although, India rank’s top in the
world for the production of okra but its productivity is
far less than Ghana (22 t/ha) (FAO Stat 2018).
Vulnerability of cultivated okra varieties to various insect
pests and diseases is the main reason for poor pod quality
and low yield potential. Therefore,

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Published

2020-12-31

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Vol. 47 No. 02 (2020): Vegetable Science

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How to Cite

Singh, G., & Pathak, M. (2020). Crossability studies among cultivated and wild species of okra [(Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench]. Vegetable Science, 47(02), 296-299. https://doi.org/10.61180/vegsci.2020.v47.i2.22