Genetic Variability Studies in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.).
Loading...
Date
2014-10
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Abstract
The evaluation of phenotypic variability, heritability and genetic advance in germplasm collections is
important for both plant breeders and germplasm curators to optimize the use of the variability available. A total of 50
sesame accessions were used in this research work. Analysis of variance revealed significant difference among
genotypes for all the nine characters studied. The magnitude of PCV and GCV was moderate to high for seed yield
per plant, number of capsules per plant and number of branches per plant. High heritability was recorded for days to
maturity, days to 50% flowering, seed yield per plant, number of capsules per plant and number of branches per plant.
High heritability combined with high genetic advance was recorded for seed yield per plant, number of capsules per
plant and number of branches per plant indicating that these characters are controlled by additive gene effect and
phenotypic selection of these characters would be effective for further breeding purpose.
Description
Keywords
Genetic variability, Heritability and Sesame
Citation
Bharathi D, Rao V Thirumala, Mohan Y Chandra, Bhadru D, Venkanna V. Genetic Variability Studies in Sesame (Sesamum indicum L.). International Journal of Applied Biology and Pharmaceutical Technology. 2014 Oct-Dec; 5(4): 31-33.