Research Article | Published: 01 September 2003

Genetic variability in mulberry for foliar traits

Abad Ahmad Siddiqui, Babu Lal and R. K. Khatri

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 26 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 217-219 | 2003
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-V2HRGM | Cite this article

Abstract

The present study was undertaken with 7 mulberry genotypes to determine the genetic variation in foliar traits. Among the seven foliar traits studied high heritability associated with high genetic advance recorded in L x B ratio and leaf area due to additive gene effects and selection based on these traits may be effective. High estimate of heritability with low genetic advance observed for other foliar traits, viz., leaf length, leaf breadth, petiole length and moisture percentage is due to non additive gene effects and for improvement of these traits heterosis breeding might be useful.

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Siddiqui, A.A., Lal, B. and Khatri, R.K., 2003. Genetic variability in mulberry for foliar traits. Indian Journal of Forestry, 26(3), pp.217-219. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2003-V2HRGM

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Manuscript Published on 01 September 2003

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