Changes in physical and biochemical properties of fenugreek (Trigonella sp. L.) leaf during different growth stages

A field experiment was conducted during rabi season of 2011-12 NRC on Seed Spices, Tabiji, Ajmer. The treatment comprised of three varieties and three stages. The experiment was laid out in randomized block design with three replication. Plant height, fresh weight, dry weight, number of primary branches, leaf area, number of leaves, increased significantly with advancement of age. The maximum plant height, fresh weight, dry weight was recorded in Rmt-1 at 60 DAS and minimum in Pusa Kasuri at 30 DAS. Maximum leaf area and number of primary branches was recorded in Pusa Kasuri at 60 DAS and minimum in Am-1 at 30 DAS. Maximum number of leaves and relative water content was recorded in Pusa Kasuri and minimum in Rmt-1. Maximum chlorophyll a content was recorded in Pusa Kasuri at 45 DAS and minimum in Rmt-1 at 60 DAS. Maximum chlorophyll b, total chlorophyll and carotenoid content was recorded in Pusa Kasuri at 45 DAS and minimum in Am-1 at 60 DAS.