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Research Paper | Agriculture | Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026 | Pages: 97 - 99 | India
A Study on Morphological and Rhizome Characteristics of Mydukur and Sudarsana Varieties of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)
Abstract: Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a perennial rhizomatous spice crop belonging to the family Zingiberaceae and is valued for its culinary, medicinal and economic importance. Its rhizomes are rich in curcumin, a bioactive compound with antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anticancer properties. India is the leading producer, consumer and exporter of turmeric worldwide. The present investigation was undertaken to assess the morphological and rhizome characteristics of the turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) varieties Mydukur and Sudarsana. Data were recorded on plant height, number of leaves, leaf width, tillers per clump and the weights of mother, primary and secondary rhizomes. The recorded observations demonstrated variability in vegetative and rhizome characters among the varieties. The study generated valuable baseline information for varietal characterization and the identification of promising turmeric varieties with desirable growth and rhizome attributes under the prevailing agro-climatic conditions.
Keywords: Mydukur, Sudarsana, Morphological characterization and Rhizome
How to Cite?: Dr Rajesh Babarao Patil, "A Study on Morphological and Rhizome Characteristics of Mydukur and Sudarsana Varieties of Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.)", Volume 15 Issue 7, July 2026, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 97-99, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR26701215414, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR26701215414