Varietal Preference based on Sensory Evaluation of Cucurbits

Authors

  • Yogesh Kumar Technical Assistant: Ag. Extension Education: AICRP- National Seed Project (seeds), Shalimar, SKUAST-K, Srinagar
  • Maheshwar Singh Kanwar Sr. Scientist: Vegetable Science: High Mountain Arid Agriculture Research Institute-Leh, Ladakh, SKUAST-K, Srinagar

Keywords:

Cucurbits, Senses, Tasty, Varieties, Perception

Abstract

The study was conducted at HMAARI-Leh (Ladakh), SKUAST-Kashmir, SKUAST-Jammu and three villages of Leh distict on 100 respondents to analyse the perception of varietal preference based on sensory evaluation of cucurbit varieties. Twenty-five respondents were selected from (HMAARI-Leh) SKUAST-Kashmir, twenty-five respondents from SKUAST-Jammu and 50 farmers were selected through a proportionate random sampling technique from three villages. The maximum number of persons responded through senses after consuming five varieties of cucumber but only three were reported very tasty such as Sainia followed by Albela, and Jointer, respectively. The No.-1 variety of long melon i topped in taste followed by Rajasthan local. The highest number of persons responded favourably for Kalia variety of watermelon rather than the Sugar baby variety. The study indicated that the human perception was different from other persons about the taste of cucurbit varieties.

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Published

2022-06-08

How to Cite

Kumar, Y., & Kanwar, M.S. (2022). Varietal Preference based on Sensory Evaluation of Cucurbits . Journal of Extension Systems, 38(1), 20–24. Retrieved from https://acspublisher.com/journals/index.php/jes/article/view/1398