Variability Studies in Kokam (Garcinia indica)

Abstract

The variability in kokam [Garcinia indica (Thouars) Choisy] available in the NBPGR Regional Station, Vellanikkara,
Thrissur, Kerala, India was analysed. Major objectives of the study were to explore and document the variability
in vegetative, floral and fruiting characters of G. indica. This study clearly indicated the existence of variability
among the accessionsltrees being maintained in the field genebank. Three accessions were found to be promising
for separate characters such as Ie 136687-3 for individual fruit weight, IC 136687-2 for total yield/tree/year and
IC 136685-1 for number of fruits/tree/year.