Studies on Estimation and Variability of Grain Yield and Husk Yield in Ispaghol (Plantago ovata forsk.) Varieties under Semi-Arid Condition of Sindh

Sindh is the main hub of Ispaghol cultivation due to its sandy soils and dry winter climate for its expansion. However, scanty information is available concerning to morphology and genetic variability of Ispaghol genotypes. Focusing these outlines, a study was conducted during 2023-24 at Sindh Horticulture Research Center, Mirpurkhas (Sindh) Pakistan. Under this study, it was tried to screen out the high-yielding variety for improving Ispaghol yield in Sindh. Results of present study indicated that there was a great variability for morphological, physiological, yield parameters Ispaghol genotypes under Mirpurkhas conditions for studied year (2023-24). The mean performance of these genotypes for all the morphological and yield attributing characters showed significant variation among the different genotypes for different parameters. The main conclusion arising from this study is that the on the basis of seed yield per plant IELF-1, IELF-2, IELF-3 and IELF-4, can be chosen for commercial cultivation in Sindh conditions over to Gulabi. However, overall analysis of all the germplasm in terms of morpho-physiological and yield attributing parameters clearly reveals that the IELF-1 and IELF-2 were found to be the best in the agro-climatic condition of studied location. Thus, IELF-1 and IELF-2 can be taken for the further investigation for commercial Ispaghol cultivation by the breeder. Therefore, it may be recommended for commercial cultivation of ispaghol under Indus Delta Zone of Pakistan.