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VOL. 7, ISSUE 4 (2025)
Relationship between pod colour and nutritional traits in diverse promising genotypes of Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.)
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Aashima Khajuria, UK Kandoliya, Tejasvini I, Vaghela, PN Timbadiya, AG Vala, HP Gajera
Abstract
The present investigation evaluated the nutritional composition of
twenty diverse okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) genotypes to determine
genotype-specific superiority and its possible correlation with pod colour.
Significant variation was observed for key nutritional parameters including
carbohydrate, crude protein, fat, fibre, carotenoids and phenols. Among the
genotypes JOL-20-02 (dark green pod) recorded the highest carbohydrate (13.75
g/100 g) and phenol levels. While JOL-12-13 (red pod) exhibited the highest
protein (8.69 g/100 g) and carotenoid content, while, indicating their superior
nutritional potential. Pusa Swarni (green pod) was the richest in dietary
fibre, whereas GJO-3 showed maximum fat content. Overall, red and dark green
pods were generally associated with enhanced nutritional attributes; however,
exceptions highlighted that pod colour alone cannot be a definitive predictor
of biochemical composition. These findings provide valuable insights for
breeding programs targeting nutritionally enriched okra cultivars for fresh
consumption and industrial applications.
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Pages:109-113
How to cite this article:
Aashima Khajuria, UK Kandoliya, Tejasvini I, Vaghela, PN Timbadiya, AG Vala, HP Gajera "Relationship between pod colour and nutritional traits in diverse promising genotypes of Okra (<i>Abelmoschus esculentus</i> L.)". International Journal of Agriculture and Plant Science, Vol 7, Issue 4, 2025, Pages 109-113
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