Estimation of per se Performance of Yield, It’s Attributes and Quality Traits in Kodo Millet (Paspalum scrobiculatum L.)
M. K. Gamit
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari-396450, Gujarat, India.
S. S. Patil *
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Bharuch, India.
K. N. Chaudhari
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Bharuch, India.
Rishi Kalaria
ASPEE Shakilam Biotechnology Institute, Navsari Agricultural University, Surat, India.
Krunal Baria
Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, B. A. College of Agriculture, Anand Agricultural University, Anand, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
In present investigation, 30 genotypes of kodo millet were characterized at both morphological and quality level to identify the predominant genotypes in terms of yield and its attributing traits along with nutrient content. Kodo millet is valued for its nutritional richness and stress tolerance, offering an affordable source of protein, minerals, and vitamins. It contains essential nutrients like 9.8g protein, 3.6g fat, 35mg calcium, and 1.7mg iron per 100g. Its high fiber and low glycaemic index make it beneficial for managing diabetes and cardiovascular health. The observations for various quantitative traits were recorded along with estimation of protein, fat, calcium and iron content. Among the kodo millet genotypes studied, DK-164, DK-152, DK-157 and DK-156 were found to possess desirable mean performance. Hence these genotypes are identified as potential genotypes for use in breeding programme for the development of high yielding nutritionally superior kodo millet varieties.
Keywords: Ca, fat, iron, kodo millet, protein, yield