Pdkv pratap: A new high-yielding wood apple variety for Maharashtra

Author: 
Raut, U. A., Nagre, P K. and Bharad, S.G.

PDKV Pratap, is woodapple variety, developed at Department of Fruit Science, Dr. Panjabrao Deshmukh Krishi Vidyapeeth, Akola, Maharashtra. This genotype is selection from seedling in origin plant population conserve at department and developed through selection and released specially for Maharashtra conditions. It is precocious and regular bearer, having semi dwarf to medium growing habit and spreading type with drooping branches. It start flowering from February, peak flowering in March and fruit mature in the month of October. It is high yielder with more number of fruits/tree i.e. 347, having bigger size about 489 g and high pulp content about 66 %. Plant and fruits are completely free from any disease and pest. The variety is also recommended for hot and dry onditions.

Paper No: 
4807