Studies on panicle and capsule characters in elite clones of cardamom (Elettaria cardamomum Maton)

Abstract

Twelve cardamom clones with higher yields were assessed for panicle and capsule characters. Length of the panicle and number of nodes per panicle were more in local check compared to selections. Total number of capsules per panicle and wet weight of capsules per panicle were high in clones compared to local check. Clones had bold capsules with short internodes compared to local check. Sparse number of capsules per node were distributed all along the panicle length in local check, whereas more number of capsules per node was observed in first 10 nodes from base in selections, which had compact panicles. Compact panicles with more number of capsules per node Influenced the yielding ability of clones. Length of the panicle, total number of capsules per panicle and wet weight of capsules per panicle were positively correlated with the dry capsule yield per plant.