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Genetic variability and interrelationship among morphological and yield traits in linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.)

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: Fifty eight genotypes of linseed (Linum usitatissimum L.) were evaluated two consecutive years for variability and other genetic parameters based on various traits. Substantial amount of genetic variations were observed with low influence of environment indicated consistence performance of the genotypes. High heritability, GCV, PCV and GA was observed for number of branches/plant, number of capsules/plant, days to 50% flowering and capsule weight/plant. Oil content showed high heritability with low genetic advance indicating non-additive genetic behavior. Positive and significant correlations were observed among days to 50% flowering, plant height, number of branches/plant. Seed weight had significant and positive correlation with number of capsules/plant, capsules weight/plant, husk weight/plant and test weight. The branches/plant, number of capsules/plant, and plant height identified as important traits for selection in linseed breeding program.

Source: Genetika

DOI: 10.2298/gensr1603881c

Authors: C Chandrawati, Neha Singh, Kumar Yadav, Rajendra Kumar, Sujit Kumar, Hemant Yadav

Institutions: National Botanical Research Institute, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research, Uttar Pradesh Council of Agricultural Research

Language: English

Topic: Genetics and Plant Breeding

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: diamond

Funders: Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Science and Technology, India, CSIR-National Botanical Research Institute