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Variability and correlations between characteristics in pumpkin varieties (Cucurbita maxima Duch. ex Lam.)

Year: 2012

Type: article

Abstract: Variability and correlations among morphological features of eight ornamental pumpkin varieties were studied under field conditions. The variability of plant height, fruit length, fruit width, fruith weight, fruit peel thickness, length and circumference of handle grip, leaf length, leaf width, seed length, seed width, seed thickness and number of fruits per plant in the examined material was high. The highest variability was related to the fruit properties. This variability represents a good source for future breeding programs. Correlations between the traits indicated a significant influence of leaf and seed characteristics on fruit properties. Multivariate statistical analysis provided differentiation of varieties on two phenotypically different groups.

Source: Ratarstvo i povrtarstvo

DOI: 10.5937/ratpov49-1224

Authors: Mladenovic Emina, Berenji Janos, Ognjanov Vladislav, Ljubojevic Mirjana, Cukanovic Jelena, Blagojevic Ivana

Institutions: University of Novi Sad, Institute of Field and Vegetable Crops

Language: English

Topic: Advances in Cucurbitaceae Research

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2091988106