Screening of strawberry (Fragaria × ananassa) varieties under organic production system for Kashmir valley

Abstract

Eighteen strawberry varieties were tested for organic production system under temperate region. Variety Gorella recorded maximum fruit yield/plant (262.50 g), followed by variety Confutura (260.20g), Chandler (259.37g) and Brighton (256.50 g).Variety Confutura recorded largest fruit size (9.28g) which was at par with varieties Howard and Senga Sengana. Variety Larson recorded highest photosynthetically active radiation (1920 μmol/m2/s), followed by variety Howard (1886.33 μmol/m2/s). Highest energy intake for photosynthetic activities was observed in variety Confutura (364 calories), followed by Larsen, Gorella, Chandler and Brighton. On the basis of PAR, stomatal conductance and yield, varieties Confutura, Larsen, Gorella, Chandler and Brighton may be recommended for cultivation under organic farming production system in temperate region of Kashmir valley.