Evaluation of indigenous genotypes for yield, quality and storage of garlic (Allium sativum) bulbs

The studies were carried out to evaluate the genotypes of garlic (Allium sativum L.) at the National Horticultural Research and Development Foundation, Nasik. About 300 germplasms were collected. Of them, 19 advanced lines including four checks, Yamuna Safed (G-1), Agrifound White (G-41), Yamuna Safed-2 (G-50) and Yamuna Safed 3 (G-282), were planted in a randomized block design with three replications. The results of first year showed highest gross (160.25 q/ha) and marketable yields (139.51 q/ha) for check G-41 and were at par with G-4 (146.17 q/ha) (127.16 q/ha) and G-189 (157.28 q/ha) (130.12 q/ha), while for second year, highest gross (179.63 q/ha) and marketable yields (177.28 q/ha) for check variety G-41 and was at par with G-324 (179.01 q/ha) (176.42 q/ha) and G-264 (164.69 q/ha), (162.72 q/ha). These yield showed that the lines which have high gross as well as marketable yield can be utilized breeders in crop improvement for higher yield production. The significant and lowest total loss (4.67%) was noted for G-200 and was at par with G-4, G-264, G-189, G-176, G-324, G-305, G-366, G-255 and G-50. On the basis of both years the genotypes G-189 and G-324, are promising and can be selected for higher yield with quality bulbs and good keeping quality. The advanced line, G-200, performed better and it can be utilized for storage.