Evaluation of Growth, Yield, and Biochemical Attributes of Bitter Gourd (Momordica charantia L.) Cultivars under Karaj Conditions in Iran.

ABSTRACT: Vegetative and reproductive characteristics, fruit yield, and biochemical compounds of six bitter melon cultivars (Iranshahr, Mestisa, No. 486, Local Japanese, Isfahan, and Ilocano) were evaluated under Karaj conditions in Iran. The phytochemical properties of the cultivars were evaluated using both shade-dried and freeze-dried samples at three fruit developmental stages (unripe, semi-ripe, and ripe). There were significant differences in the vegetative and reproductive characteristics among cultivars, where cv. No. 486 was superior to most vegetative attributes. The fruit yield of cultivars varied from 2.98-5.22 kg/plant. The number of days to male and female flower appearance ranged from 19.00-25.33 and from 25-33 days, respectively. The leaf charantin content was in the range of 4.83-11

SUBMITTER: Valyaie A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8309235 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature