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- Title
Morphological characteristics of okra fruits [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.] cultivated in the dry tropic.
- Authors
Ramiro, Maldonado-Peralta; Adelaido R., Rojas-García; Alejandro, Romero-Bautista; María de los Á., Maldonado-Peralta; Delfina, Salinas-Vargas; Elias, Hernández-Castro
- Abstract
Objective: The objective was to evaluate the morphological characteristics of okra fruit [Abelmoschus esculentus (L.) Moench.], an endemic crop of the Afro-Mexican region, in the dry tropics. Design/Methodology/Approach: Materials were collected in Cuajinicuilapa, in the state of Guerrero in Mexico. Using a completely randomized design (CRD), 4 repetitions of 100 fruits were selected, and each was evaluated for the following: weight, number, size and shape of fruits and seeds. Data were analyzed using measures of central tendency, utilizing SAS. Results: The fruits are heterogeneous and some are deformed, they have a long and fluted shape, with an average weight of 10.4 g and 95 seeds each weighing 0.05 g. The seeds are round with a conical micropyle, the testa is dark grey, and the embryo white. Study Limitations/Implications: It is necessary to keep studying the morphological characteristics of okra fruit for a longer period of time and to establish farming in order to widen the outlook of decision making. Findings/Conclusions: Okra fruits from backyard farming have better quality and potential for fresh or processed consumption. There is a lack of management and improvement of this crop.
- Subjects
GUERRERO (Mexico : State); MEXICO; OKRA; FRUIT; CROP management; FRUIT seeds; CROP improvement; DECISION making
- Publication
Agro Productividad, 2021, Vol 14, Issue 2, p73
- ISSN
2448-7546
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.32854/agrop.v14i2.1967