Evaluation of Some Walnut (Juglans regia to) Seedling Germplasm from Himachal Pradesh

Abstract

Kotkhai and Theog area of Shimla district was surveyed and 104 seedlings were collected. Thirty seedlings with
desirable traits were selected from the total population. Maximum nut weight, nut length, suture and cheek diameter
were recorded in KW 020. KW 012 recorded minimum shell thickness (1.44 mm), excellent shelling quality. light
yellow kernel colour, excellent taste and highest shelling percentage (58.5%). Based on the evaluation, one seedling
KW 012 was identified as the most promising selection having traits at par with international standards.