Vol. 8, Issue 6, Part D (2024)

Abstract: The present study on biochemical characterization of custard apple selections was carried out in the years 2021-22 and 2022-23 at Horticulture Research station, AICRP on arid fruits. Anantapuramu, Dr. YSRHU. The experiment was laidout in RBD design with three replications. Fruit consumer acceptance evaluation aspect by the breeder not only constitutes total soluble solids but also with perceived sweetness. Selections Arka sahan and SK-1 recorded the significantly maximum TSS of 23.60 ⁰Brix, selection Mutravanipalli-2 recorded the significantly highest pH of 5.13, The highest total sugars were recorded in KE Palli-1 at 25.58%. The experimental findings revealed significant variability among custard apple genotypes concerning their biochemical traits like TSS, pH, total sugars, ratio of total soluble solids to acidity whereas non-significant difference was observed in acidity. In the future, these identified genotypes may serve as promising characters for the development of new custard apple varieties.