Rukoo Chawla, Hemlata Sharma, Amit Dadheech, Devendra Jain and Heera Lal Bairwa
Abstract
The shift towards traditional herbal medicines, including Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera), reflects a broader movement towards personalized, natural, and sustainable healthcare solutions. This study employs multiple regression analysis to evaluate 80 Ashwagandha genotypes at Farm, Udaipur over two consecutive years Rabi 2022-23 and 2023-2024. Twenty morphological yield attributes were studied. Key findings indicate that fresh root yield per plant (0.446) and dry matter content (0.095) are significant positive contributors to dry root yield. Additional positive contributors include dry stem yield (0.057) and harvest index (0.034), while root girth (-0.169) and fresh stem yield (-0.037) have negative impacts. This study provides a foundation for developing resilient, high-yielding Ashwagandha varieties through targeted breeding programs.