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<title><b>Evaluation of varietal performance of okra under subtropical conditions of Nepal</b></title>
<authors>A. Kunwar, L. Khatri, L. Gurung, R.Dhami, J.Rawal</authors>
<keywords>Okra, evaluation, subtropical, variety, yield</keywords>
<pages>21-27</pages>
<issue_number>8(1) 2024</issue_number>
<issue_period>January 2024 </issue_period>
<abstract>The experiment was aimed at evaluating the yield and yield attributes of okra (<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L.). The experiment was conducted on the horticulture research farm of Gokuleshwor Agriculture and Animal Science College, Dilasaini, Baitadi, Nepal, from June 2023 to August 2023. It was laid out in a randomized complete block design (RCBD) with five treatments (Arka Anamika, Liza 151, Bhindi F<sub>1</sub>, Kamala, and Glory) and four replications. Results showed that Arka Anamika (179.32 cm) exhibited the highest plant height while Liza-151 (142.9 cm) showed the lowest. Bhindi F<sub>1</sub> (24.55) had the highest numbers of leaves, while Liza-151 (20.05) had the lowest at 60 DAS. The highest pod length and pod diameter were obtained in Arka Anamika (16.48 cm) and Kamala (2.78 cm) respectively. Arka Anamika (45.5) took the highest number of days to reach 50% flowering, whereas Glory (42.75) reached 50% flowering earlier. The highest numer of branches per plant (5.1) and yield per plot (1.57 kg) were obtained in Arka Anamika. Arka Anamika performed better than the other evaluated varieties making it more economical for framers to grow in the subtropical region of the country.</abstract>
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