Phenotypic diversity of date-palm genotypes (Phoenix dactylifera L.) collected from Mundra of Kutch region

A wide range of variability with regard to fruit and pulp characters taste was observed in date groves Kutch region Gujarat (India), which have been developed naturally from seeds. An exploration undertaken identify better genotypes palm (Phoenix dactylifera) based on their quality yield-attributing characteristics. total 14 samples were collected data analysed for characters. Among the different MDR2 identified marked superior respect fruiting characteristics like weight (29.86 g), length (53.12 mm) (TSS 35.17 ºB). In India, coastal strip contains only remaining natural groves, should be utilised maintained used future genetic improvement programmes.