EVALUATION OF PROMISSING SPONGE GOURD (LUFFA CYLINDRICAL) ACCESSIONS IN SUMMER-AUTUMN SEASON 2014 IN THUA THIEN HUE
Abstract
ABSTRACT
Ten promising Sponge gourd accessions included A2, A6, A7, A13, A16, A17, B29, B30, ĐC and QN were evaluated for growth, morphological traits, fruit quality and yield. The experiment was carried out in Hue University of Agricultural and Forestry from June to October in 2014. The results showed that all promising accessions grew well. Different morphological traits were observed among promising lines. Accessions A7, A13 and A17 obtained higher yield than the others. Only fruits of accession B29 had aroma and sticky. These varieties can be used in sponge gourd breeding program to breed good varieties.
Key words: Sponge gourd, Luffa cylindrical, Thua Thien Hue
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