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Eight selected advanced superior genotypes of smooth mesta (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) containing different traits were evaluated for further identification and development of higher yield of edible leaves and pericarp (calyces). The study was undertaken to develop edible vegetable mesta containing the highest amount of fleshy calyces (pericarp) and edible smooth leaves. The genotypes revealed significant differences for all the characters with wide range of variability. Among the studied eight genotypes treatment M-780 (cordate leaf) gave the highest amount of green leaves (104.70g/plant) in 45 days and the treatment M-715 (lobed leaf, red and long fruit) gave the highest number of fruits (70.30 /plant) which also gave the highest amount of pericarp (calyces) 41.25 g/10 fruits. The highest genotypic variance and phenotypic variance were observed in weight of leaves/plant. Heritability and genetic advance were the highest in the weight of pericarp. These two genotypes can be devloped as vegetable mesta varieties. Leaves could be used for cooking purpose, preparation of soup, tea and pericarp for cooking purpose and preparation of jam, jelly, tea and confectionery materials.

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M. Rafiqul Islam, Hosne Ara Begum, M. Mozibur Rahman, Mahboob Hossain, AKM Shahadat Hossain, M. Harun-or-Rashid and M.I. Talukder. (2008) IDENTIFICATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF SUPERIOR GENOTYPES OF VEGETABLE MESTA (HIBISCUS SABDARIFFA L.) IN BANGLADESH, , Volume 5, Issue 1 & 2.
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