Genetic divergence studies in muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.)

  • G. Senthilvadivu Tamil Nadu Agricultural University

Abstract

Thirty five muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.) genotypes were evaluated in a randomized block design with two replications to check its genetic diversity. Based on D2 analysis these genotypes were grouped in to 11 clusters. Out of eleven clusters, cluster I was the largest, comprising of seven genotypes. Among 21 characters studied, fruit yield per vine (24.54 %) contributed maximum towards expression of genetic divergence followed by beta carotene (23.53%), fruit fly infestation (18.49%), total sugars (6.72%), sex ratio (6.39%) and seed yield per fruit (5.21%). Maximum  intra cluster distance was found in the cluster VII followed by XI, X and I.  The genotypes in the most divergent clusters VI and VIII could be used for hybridization programme to develop best performing hybrids.

Published
16-10-2018
How to Cite
G. Senthilvadivu
Genetic divergence studies in muskmelon Cucumis melo L.. 2018. Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding, 9 3, 985-992. Retrieved from https://www.ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/2892
Section
Research Article