Phenotypic variability of yield and fruit characteristics of peach palm and arecanut

Shaharudin Saamin, . Phenotypic variability of yield and fruit characteristics of peach palm and arecanut. pp. 520-527.

The peach palm or pejibaya ((Bactris gasipaes)) HBK can probably provide the most balanced of all tropical foods. Its fruits contain protein fat carbohydrate minerals and vitamins and its cabbage is edible. It was introduced into Malaysia in the early sixties. The palm has great potential in diversifying plantation crops as well as integrated agriculture. Ripe fruits of the palm were harvested from groves in Serdang and Jerangau. The number of fruits/bunch fruit weight fruit size were determined and preliminary chemical analysis of the fruits was done. The arecanut industry has been on a declining trend for many years. Existing arecanut or betel palm ((Areca catechu L.)) groves are mostly found in the Pontian district Johore. Ripe fruits of arecanut were harvested from a non-random sample of arecanut trees in various states. The number of fruits/bunch fruit weight and fruit size were determined. The yield and fruit characteristics of peach palm and arecanut showed phenotypic variability and thus offer scope for crop improvement. Seedlings of both types of palms have been planted in family rows to assess yield and other traits in these segregated populations. Appparently arecanut is a neglected crop in Malaysia and steps need to be taken to conserve its genetic diversity.

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The peach palm or pejibaya ((Bactris gasipaes)) HBK can probably provide the most balanced of all tropical foods. Its fruits contain protein fat carbohydrate minerals and vitamins and its cabbage is edible. It was introduced into Malaysia in the early sixties. The palm has great potential in diversifying plantation crops as well as integrated agriculture. Ripe fruits of the palm were harvested from groves in Serdang and Jerangau. The number of fruits/bunch fruit weight fruit size were determined and preliminary chemical analysis of the fruits was done. The arecanut industry has been on a declining trend for many years. Existing arecanut or betel palm ((Areca catechu L.)) groves are mostly found in the Pontian district Johore. Ripe fruits of arecanut were harvested from a non-random sample of arecanut trees in various states. The number of fruits/bunch fruit weight and fruit size were determined. The yield and fruit characteristics of peach palm and arecanut showed phenotypic variability and thus offer scope for crop improvement. Seedlings of both types of palms have been planted in family rows to assess yield and other traits in these segregated populations. Appparently arecanut is a neglected crop in Malaysia and steps need to be taken to conserve its genetic diversity.

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Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	6 tables; 16 ref.; Summaries (En)
AGROVOC Term:	GUILIELMA GASIPAES
AGROVOC Term:	ARECA CATECHU
AGROVOC Term:	RENDIMIENTO DE CULTIVOS
AGROVOC Term:	FRUTAS
Depositing User:	Ms. Norfaezah Khomsan
Last Modified:	24 Apr 2025 05:56
URI:	http://webagris.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/20614

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