Abstract

Research work was undertaken in brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) local types to identify suitable varieties for cultivation with high yield and quality traits under Madurai (Southern India) condition. The study reveals that highly significant differences were observed for most of the traits. Mean performance showed that EP 27 (1.93 kg) registered the highest fruit yield per plant followed by EP 3 (1.83 kg). From the nutrient point of view, the genotype Keerikai recorded highest ascorbic acid content of 13.87 mg/100 g, followed by Kallampatty. Earliness was one of the important criteria under rainfed conditions which ranged from 75.00 (Keerikai Local) to 85.00 (EP 28). Hence, these genotypes could be better utilized for further breeding programme for the improvement of fruit yield.

Keywords: Mean performance, yield attributes, selection, eggplant.