Research Article | Published: 01 December 2002

Studies on variability of growth parameters in Mulberry (Morus spp.) Germplasm

A. Ananda Rao and A. Tikader

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 25 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 443-447 | 2002
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2002-66JSHE | Cite this article

Abstract

Three hundred and twenty eight mulberry accessions (Indigenous - 212 and Exotics -116) maintained as dwarf trees at base collection of CSGRC, representing different genetic and geographical origin, were evaluated for different yield contributing parameters to estimate the magnitude of variation. The analysis of variance (ANOVA) indicated that both the seasons and accessions were highly variable and significant. Higher mean values were recorded for leaf characters in exotic accessions, whereas, for shoot characters in indigenous accessions. Highest co-efficient of variation was recorded for total shoot length and leaf yield; and least for moisture content and moisture retention capacity. Significant positive association was observed between leaf yield/plant with number of shoots, length of longest shoot, total shoot length and internodal distance. The promising accessions identified in the study may be utilized for different mulberry crop improvement programmes.

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Rao, A.A. and Tikader, A., 2002. Studies on variability of growth parameters in Mulberry (Morus spp.) Germplasm. Indian Journal of Forestry, 25(4), pp.443-447. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2002-66JSHE

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Manuscript Published on 01 December 2002

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