Verma, ArtiSingh, Yudhvir2020-11-182020-11-182019-02Verma Arti, Singh Yudhvir. Estimation of genetic architecture of biochemical traits in mid–late cauliflower (Brassica oleracea L. var. botrytis) under sub-temperate conditions of north western Himalayas. Journal of Genetics. 2019 Feb; 98: 1-90022-13330973-7731http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/215475Understanding the genetic basis of biochemical traits of different cauliflower genotypes is essential for planning the effective breeding strategies in genetic improvement. To determine the mode of inheritance of dry matter content and biochemical traits, we made crosses using four genotypes of cauliflower, and obtained F1, F2, BC1 and BC2 populations. The six generations obtained were replicated thrice and evaluated in a randomized block design. The generation mean analysis of data showed the presence of duplicate epistasis in dry matter content which suggested the adoption of reciprocal recurrent selection and biparental mating for the improvement of the trait. However, in case of vitamin C, complementary type of epistasis was reported in three crosses, which indicated the exploitation of heterosis breeding of enhancing vitamin C. It can be concluded that the role of gene action was in general more complex for the traits studied. The nature and magnitude of gene effects varies character-wise as well as cross-wise. Hence, for the improvement of dry matter content and biochemical traits in a particular cross, a specific breeding strategy has to be implemented.biochemical traitscauliflowerdry matterepistasisgeneration mean analysisBrassica oleracea L. var. botrytis.Journal ArticleIndiaDepartment of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK HPKV, Palampur 176 062, IndiaPresent address: Punjab Agricultural University, Krishi Vigyan Kendra, Mansa 151 505, IndiaDepartment of Vegetable Science and Floriculture, CSK HPKV, Palampur 176 062, India