Chilli and Cucurbits Germplasm Collection from Barak Valley, Assam

Abstract

Barak Valley of Southern Assam is very rich in chilli and cucurbits germplasm. Chillies and cucurbits are commercially grown in winter and summer seasons respectively. Besides, these two crop groups are also grown in small scale in home gardens throughout the year. Cachar, Karimganj and Hailakandi districts of South Assam constitute Barak valley. The soil of the area is mixture of alluvial, sandy loam, muddy-loam, loam, clay, superimposed upon stones