Research Article | Published: 01 June 2001

Genetic variability and correlation studies in seed traits of mesquite (Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.)

Deepak Chopra and M. S. Hooda

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 24 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 162-165 | 2001
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-243934 | Cite this article

Abstract

Genetic variability in seed characters of 18 seed sources of Mesquite (Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.) was studied. Mean squares differed significantly for all the characters. High variability was observed almost in all the seed characters. Heritability was high for all the characters except tetrazolium test, while high genetic advance was observed for dehydrogenase activity, germination percentage, root length, seedling length, vigour index-I and vigour index-II. Hundred seed weight was found to be positively correlated with the other remaining characters individually.

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Chopra, D. and Hooda, M.S., 2001. Genetic variability and correlation studies in seed traits of mesquite (Prosopis juliflora (Sw.) DC.). Indian Journal of Forestry, 24(2), pp.162-165. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2001-243934

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Manuscript Published on 01 June 2001

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