Diversity in Custard Apple Germplasm Collections from Maharashtra, India

Abstract

Twenty one accessions of custard apple germplasm were collected during an exploration programme from six districts
of Maharashtra. The physico-chemical characterization of the fruits revealed variation in average fruit weight (90.8-
375 g), total soluble sugar (19-26 %), number of seeds per fruit (21.2-73), weight of pulp per fruit (44.4-188 g)
and fruit/pulp ratio (37-54.2). Pockets of custard apple areas and physico-chemical traits are discussed in the paper.