Yield and agromorphological evaluation of quinoa genotypes (Chenopodium quinoa Willd.) in Huancayo, Peru

Quinoa is considered a species with agronomic potential in the Andean region. The objective of the study was to evaluate the yield, agronomic and morphological characteristics of 11 genotypes of quinoa (Chenopodium quinoaWilld.) during two agricultural campaigns. The analysis of variance of two ways with interaction was used to evaluate the effects of agricultural campaign and genotypes on agronomic and morphological characteristics. There was a significant effect (p<0.01) for the campaign and genotype interaction for most agronomic characteristics, except for the variables grain yield, days of physiological maturity, and days of flowering. The CQH44H genotype registered the highest grain yield in both campaigns. Genotypes M.13 and M.16 registered shorter periods for days of physiological maturity and lower saponin content. The CQH2JA genotype presented greater grain thickness, less reaction to mildew in flowering, less reaction to mildew in grain filling, and lower saponin content. In future research, these results would be very useful for the performance of adaptation and efficiency tests and exams of distinction, homogeneity and stability, being useful in plant genetic improvement programs.