Biochemical and Morphological Traits of Different Cultivars of Brinjal Fruits Growing in Anand (Gujarat) Dhruve J J*, Shah Rutika, Gandhi Swati, Talati JG Department of Biochemistry, Anand Agricultural University, Anand -388 110, Gujarat, India *Author for correspondence : Email : jitendra_dhruve@yahoo.com
Online published on 16 January, 2015. Abstract The present research work was undertaken in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) local types to identify suitable varieties for cultivation with morphological and nutraceutical traits under Anand (Gujarat) condition. The study revealed that significant differences were observed for most of the traits. Mean performance showed that AB-07-02 registered the highest fruit length followed by GBL-1. In case of fruit girth, fruit weight and fruit volume, data were recorded higher for GOB 1. From the nutrient point of view, Doli-5 for higher ascorbic acid and lower amount of glycoalkaloid, AB-09-01 for maximum acidity and total carbohydrates and AB-07-02 for higher anthocyanin were found. Hence these genotypes/varieties could be better utilized for further breeding programme. Top Keywords Anthocyanin, brinjal, girth, glycoalakloid, length, moisture, phenol, sugar, weight. Top |