Research Article | Published: 01 June 2014

Morphometric Variability in Soapnut (Sapindus Mukorossi) in Himachal Pradesh

Hari Paul Sankhyan, Vinod  Kumar  Kairon and N. B. Singh

Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products | Volume: 21 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 85-92 | 2014
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-8YH2V0 | Cite this article

Abstract

In order to select better seed sources for improved genetic gain and quality production of Sapindus mukorossi, (Ritha) twenty four seed sources and two D.B.H. classes from Himachal Pradesh were evaluated for fruits and seeds morphometric traits. The study revealed significant variation among different seed sources for all traits. Over all Banjar seed source was found to be superior followed by Garsa seed source for all morphometric traits. All traits found genetically controlled as revealed by high heritabilities.

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Sankhyan, H.P., Kairon, V.K. and Singh, N.B., 2014. Morphometric Variability in Soapnut (Sapindus Mukorossi) in Himachal Pradesh. Journal of Non-Timber Forest Products, 21(2), pp.85-92. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps2000-2014-8YH2V0

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