Research Article | Published: 01 September 2007

Estimates of genetic parameters from an open pollinated progeny test of Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.)

Rajesh Sharma, Sanjeev Kumar, K. S. Thakur and Surinder Kumar

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 30 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 273-278 | 2007
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-UWL6UI | Cite this article

Abstract

Genetic parameters were estimated from 7-yr old open pollinated progeny test of Shisham. The results indicated presence of significant amount of genetic variation in the materials studied. Height, diameter and basal area were found to be under the control of additive gene action as evidenced by their high values of individual tree heritability. The genetic gain values followed a similar trend. Height, diameter and basal area exhibited positive and significant genetic correlation. Of the 25 clones tested 13 (UPGONP-74, UPGONP-29, UPGONP-149, UPGONP-56, UPGONP-46, UPGONP-94, UPGONP-152, UPGONP-165, UPGONP-35, UPGONP-61, UPGONP-168, UPGONP-78 and UPGONP-53) were found to be the best general combiners for height, diameter and basal area.

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Sharma, R., Kumar, S., Thakur, K.S. and Kumar, S., 2007. Estimates of genetic parameters from an open pollinated progeny test of Shisham (Dalbergia sissoo Roxb.). Indian Journal of Forestry, 30(3), pp.273-278. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2007-UWL6UI

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