Genetic Variability of Black Cumin (Nigella sativa L.) under Climatic Condition of Prayagraj

Abstract

An Experiment on Black cumin was conducted during September to March 2023-2024, in horticulture Research field, Department of Horticulture, Naini Agricultural Institute, Sam Higginbottom University of Agriculture, and Technology & Sciences Prayagraj(UP) India. The results of the investigation, regarding the performance of the 7 variety of black cumin i.e. NS-44, NS-32, Ajmer Nigella-1, Ajmer Nigella-20, Azad kalonji, Local variety -1, Local variety- 2 obtained from different sources to find out the best performance in terms of growth and yield in Prayagraj agro-climatic conditions. The experiment was conducted in Randomized Block design, were each variety replicated thrice the results from the present investigation concluded that black cumin genotype Azad kalonji was recorded with maximum number of flowers/plant (78.33), Seed/ capsule (93.67), Seed yield (1.85 t/ha) and with maximum gross return, net return and cost Benefit Ratio of (3.75) which was found to be more productive and economically viable.