A study was made at MPS Farm, Jhargram, Paschim Midnapore during 2005 to 2010 with six cu/tivars namely, Pali Seedless, Pali Hybrid, Pa ti Baramasi, Kagzi Large, PKM-1 and Gandharaj of acid lime to find out the suitable acid lime cultivar for laterite soil of West Bengal. Evaluation trial conducted for six consecutive years indicated that 'Pa ti Hybrid', a bushy type with less spine in the branches, produced highest yield 46.3 kg p/anf 1 having maximum fruit weight (167g) and size (7.lx6.2 cm).

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... The cultivar 'Pali Seedless· ,an erect, spineless type, which gave maximum£ruits in number (325) and 2"" high yielder by weight (26.0 kg planf 1 ) was observed to have maximum juice content (49%). T.S.S. (6.0 B) and vitamin C (28.5 mgl0(f 1 ml juice. Both the cultivars have been recommended for cultivation in the laterite zone of west Bengal. T11e cu/ti var 'Kagzi Large', a spreading type, could be considered for cultivation in /aterite soil due to its consistence in bearing. good fruit size and lesser seed content.