Research Article | Published: 01 December 2016

Performance of Different Clones of Morus alba for Morphometric Traits in a Clonal Evaluation Trial

I. K. Thakur

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 39 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 345-348 | 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2016-33BWW8 | Cite this article

Abstract

Variation among different traits along with their  correlation were studied in twenty seven clones of Morus alba . The significant differences were found among clones with respect to various morphometric traits.  Moderate phenotypic coefficient of variation  (PCV), genotypic coefficient of variation (GCV), heritability and genetic gain were recorded for green leaf yield, ramet height, leaf length, leaf width and basal diameter indicating that these characters can be more reliable for effective selection in future.  Ramet height showed positive and significant correlation with basal diameter (0.5287),  leaf length (0.4671), number of branches (0.6043), and green leaf yield (0.6893). Basal diameter, leaf length and leaf width also exhibited positive and significant correlation with green leaf yield i.e. 0.4705,  0.5714, 0.4813, respectively.  Hence, these correlations can be useful in the indirect selection of  the species.

Keywords

Morus alba, Clones Performance, Morphometric Traits, Correlations, Silkworm, Mulberry

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Thakur, I.K., 2016. Performance of Different Clones of Morus alba for Morphometric Traits in a Clonal Evaluation Trial. Indian Journal of Forestry, 39(4), pp.345-348. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2016-33BWW8

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2016

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