Morpho-biochemical characterization of three elite jamun (Syzygium cumini) varieties for nutrition and livelihood security

Authors

  • Kanupriya Chaturvedi ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru
  • Arivalagan M. ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru
  • M Sankaran ICAR-IIHR
  • P.C. Tripathi ICAR–Indian Institute of Horticultural Research, Bengaluru

Keywords:

Biochemical, Fruit weight, Farmers’ varieties, Pulp colour, TSS

Abstract

Three farmer’s varieties of jamun (Syzygium cumini)—Patel Jumbo, Patel Samruddhi, and Patel Akal—identified from Nagadasanahalli village (Bengaluru Rural, Karnataka) were characterized morphologically and biochemically following DUS descriptors. The varieties displayed distinctiveness in fruit weight (7.1–12.65 g), pulp colour (pinkish-white to purple), total soluble solids (10.79–14.02 °Brix), acidity, and anthocyanin content. Patel Jumbo exhibited the highest fruit weight and pulp sweetness, Patel Samruddhi showed unique purple pulp with high productivity, while Patel Akal extended the fruiting season into July–August. Morphological traits including fruit shape, size, and pulp characteristics showed clear divergence among the three varieties. Biochemical profiling confirmed variation in TSS, acidity, phenolics, and anthocyanins. The results provide scientific validation for their distinctiveness, uniformity, and stability (DUS) and support their suitability for PPVFRA registration. The study highlights the value of farmer-led germplasm development for climate-resilient dryland horticulture.

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2026-06-21

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Chaturvedi, K. ., Arivalagan, M., Sankaran, M. ., & Tripathi, P. (2026). Morpho-biochemical characterization of three elite jamun (Syzygium cumini) varieties for nutrition and livelihood security. Current Horticulture, 14(2), 68–70. Retrieved from https://www.currenthorticulture.com/index.php/CURHOR/article/view/312

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