scholarly journals Heritability of Productivity Elements of Chickpeas and its Importance for Practical Breeding

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Svetlana Kuzmina ◽  
Nina Kazydub ◽  
Vladimir Panchenko
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Genetic Factors ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Practical Interest ◽  
Forest Steppe ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Federal Research ◽  
Growing Conditions ◽  
Selection Of

This study examined the genetics of the variability in quantitative traits and showed the possibility of selecting hybrids with a new, more favorable combination of traits, which is of practical interest for breeding. The main goal of our research was to determine the coefficients of heritability by the mass of seeds and the number of beans per plant in hybrid combinations of chickpeas, which allowed establishing the potential of parental varieties in the transfer of valuable genes responsible for plant productivity to offspring and expanding the spectrum of plant genetic diversity. The experiments were conducted in the fields of the educational and experimental farm of the Omsk State Agrarian University in the southern forest-steppe of the Omsk region in 2016-2018. The research included 6 chickpea samples with a complex of valuable traits from the Federal Research Center of the All-Russian Institute of Plant Genetic Resources named after N.I. Vavilov (VIR, St. Petersburg) and 8 hybrid combinations obtained on their basis. It was found that the mass of seeds per plant was characterized by low heritability (H2 = 22.8%) and the number of beans per plant was high (H2 = 54.0%). The variability of the mass of seeds per plant was largely paratypical and was influenced by environmental conditions; the variability in the number of beans per plant was due to genetic factors and indicated a high genetic diversity in the studied splitting chickpea populations. Selection based on the number of beans per plant was highly effective even in early generations of the hybrids. Selection by the mass of seeds from the plant was ineffective; it should be carried out in later hybrid generations under favorable growing conditions. The selection of valuable genotypes was most successful in hybrid chickpea populations by seed weight per plant: C-35 x ILC-2394, C-80 x ILC-2394, C-27 x ILC-2394, and by the number of beans per plant: C-27 x ILC-2394, C-27 x ILC-2402 Keywords: chickpeas, heritability, selection, genetics, productivity

scholarly journals Genome Size: A Novel Predictor of Nut Weight and Nut Size of Walnut Trees

HortScience ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 275-282 ◽  
Author(s):  
Saadat Sarikhani Khorami ◽  
Kazem Arzani ◽  
Ghasem Karimzadeh ◽  
Abdolali Shojaeiyan ◽  
Wilco Ligterink
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genome Size ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Kernel Weight ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Phenotypic Analysis ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Breeding Programs ◽  
Superior Genotypes ◽  
Southwest Of Iran

Plant genetic diversity is the fundamental of plant-breeding programs to improve desirable characteristics. Hence, evaluation of genetic diversity is the first step in fruit-breeding programs. Accordingly, the current study was carried out to evaluate 25 superior walnut genotypes in respect of phenotypic and cytological characteristics. For this purpose, 560 walnut genotypes in southwest of Iran were evaluated based on UPOV and International Plant Genetic Resources Institute (IPGRI) descriptor. After a 2-year primary evaluation, 25 superior genotypes were selected for future phenotypic and genome size assessment. Flow cytometry was used to estimate genome size of the selected superior genotypes. A high genetic diversity was found in walnut population collected from the southwest of Iran. The selected superior genotypes had high yield, lateral bearing, thin-shell thickness (0.90–1.64 mm), high nut (12.54–19.80 g) and kernel (7.02–9.91 g) weight with light (L) to extra light (EL) kernel color which easily can be removed from the shell. Also, FaBaCh2 genotype turned out to be protogynous being important as a pollinizer cultivar. In addition to extensive phenotypic analysis, genome size was determined. The studied genotypes were diploid (2n = 2x = 32) and varied in genome size from 1.29 (FaBaAv2) to 1.40 pg (FaBaNs12). Correlation analysis showed that lateral bearing, budbreak date, nut size, and weight were the main variables contributing to walnut production. A linear relationship was found between genome size and nut weight (r = 0.527**), kernel weight (r = 0.551**), and nut size index (NSI) (r = 0.487**). Therefore, genome size can be considered as a strong and valuable tool to predict nut and kernel weight and nut size.

scholarly journals Genetic diversity of Ethiopian cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott) accessions as revealed by morphological traits and SSR markers

PLoS ONE ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. e0245120
Author(s):  
Eyasu Wada ◽  
Tileye Feyissa ◽  
Kassahun Tesfaye ◽  
Zemede Asfaw ◽  
Daniel Potter
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Ssr Markers ◽  
Significant Variation ◽  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Taxonomic Status ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Xanthosoma Sagittifolium ◽  
Ssr Loci ◽  
Multiple Routes

Cocoyam (Xanthosoma sagittifolium (L.) Schott) is an exotic species from tropical America that is widely cultivated in Ethiopia for its edible cormels and leaves. There is a dearth of information on the genetic diversity of Ethiopian cocoyam. In order to evaluate and select cocoyam germplasm for breeding and conservation, genetic diversity of 100 Ethiopian cocoyam accessions (65 green- and 35 purple- cocoyam) were analyzed using 29 morphological traits (16 qualitative and 13 quantitative) and 12 SSR loci. Two classes of qualitative traits were observed. ANOVA revealed significant variation in 11 (84.6%) of the 13 studied quantitative traits. The SSR marker analysis showed high genetic diversity. A total of 36 alleles were detected with a range of 2 to 5 (average of 3.273) alleles per locus. The average observed heterozygosity (Ho) and expected heterozygosity (He) values across populations were 0.503 and 0.443, respectively. The analysis of molecular variance showed that the variation among populations, among individuals within populations, and within individuals explained 14%, 18%, and 68% of the total variation, respectively. Cluster analysis grouped the accessions irrespective of the collection sites. A dendrogram based on Nei’s standard genetic distance grouped the green cocoyam accessions together while the purple cocoyam accessions occupied a separate position within the dendrogram. Significant variation in quantitative traits and the high level of genetic diversity revealed by the SSR markers suggest that diverse cocoyam accessions, probably with multiple lineage, were introduced multiple times, through multiple routes and probably by multiple agents, an hypothesis that needs futher testing and analyis. The crop, therefore, needs more research efforts commensurate with its economic and social values than it has been accorded thus far. Further study is recommended to clarify the taxonomic status of Ethiopian cocoyam accesions and to trace their evolutionary relationships with Xanthosoma species elsewhere.

scholarly journals Responsiveness of buckwheat varieties to foliar applications by microfertilizer under forest steppe of the volga region

2020 ◽  
Vol 27 ◽  
pp. 00048
Author(s):  
Lilia R. Klimova ◽  
Fanusya Z. Kadyrova ◽  
Rogat V. Minikaev ◽  
Alsu T. Khusnutdinova
Keyword(s):  
Foliar Application ◽  
Formation Rate ◽  
Inverse Correlation ◽  
Quality Parameters ◽  
Water Soluble ◽  
Forest Steppe ◽  
Yield And Quality ◽  
Grain Yield And Quality ◽  
Growing Conditions ◽  
Selection Of

The yields of modern intensive varieties of buckwheat in arid regions are highly susceptible to adverse hydrothermal growing conditions. The selection of optimal compositions and technologies for using modern agrochemicals that provide an adaptogenic effect and a favourable vegetation regime of plants can be an effective way to stabilize the grain production of this warm-loving but the drought-resistant crop. Scientists have poorly studied these issues and the issues of efficient use of mineral nutrition resources in buckwheat. They studied the responsiveness of buckwheat varieties, that differ in the morphological and biological characteristics of plants, to the foliar application by Yara concentrated complex water-soluble fertilizers containing macroand microelements.The data obtained indicate the presence of varietal specificity, which manifests itself to varying degrees of plant responsiveness to foliar application in the formation of leaf area, grain yield and quality indicators of the crop. The authors made conclusions about the preferred dates for foliar application with the studied Yara complex micronutrient fertilizers. When the foliar application of microelements in the phase of the beginning of grain formation, the K-850 cultivar had the highest yield and the best quality parameters of grains. For the K-899 cultivar, the application in the russeting phase was most effective for grains and affected the best plumpness of the grains. The more powerful morphological potential of Batyr plants was not realized by an adequate increase in yield for the performed feeding. The authors observed a slight tendency to decrease the crude protein content in grains during the foliar application which is probably due to the inverse correlation of this trait with the formation rate of the organic mass of plants.

Exploring the Genetic Diversity of Some Squash (Cucurbita Maxima L.) Germplasm Using Morphological and Molecular Markers in Erzincan

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
HALIL IBRAHIM OZTURK ◽  
Veysel Dönderalp ◽  
Hüseyin Bulut ◽  
Recep Korkut ◽  
Arash HOSSEINPOUR ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Genetic Resources ◽  
Ssr Markers ◽  
Molecular Level ◽  
Polymorphic Information Content ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Molecular Characteristics ◽  
Cucurbita Maxima ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
The Mean

Abstract Background Plant genetic resources constitute the most valuable assets of countries. It is of great importance to determine the genetic variation among these resources and to use the data in breeding studies. Cucurbita maxima species in the cucurbitaceae family have high genetic diversity, but its genetic diversity at the molecular level is inadequately characterized. Methods and Results To determine the genetic diversity among genotypes of Cucurbita maxima species of squash, which is widely grown in Erzincan, 14 different squash genotypes collected were examined based on the morphological parameters and molecular characteristics. SSR (Simple sequence repeat) markers were used to determine genetic diversity at the molecular level. The analysis of morphological characterization within genotypes showed a wide variability in morphological traits of plant, flower, fruit, and leaf. Seven SSR markers yielded a total of 23 polymorphic bands, the number of alleles per marker ranged from 2 to 5, and the mean number of alleles was 3.286. Polymorphic information content (PIC) ranged from 0.00 (GMT-M61) to 0.202 (GMT-P25), and the mean PIC value per marker was 0.130. Cluster analysis using Nei's genetic distance determined that 14 genotypes were divided into 3 major groups. Conclusions The SSR markers used were effective in distinguish among similar winter squash or pumpkin and therefore can be beneficial for consideration of Cucurbita maxima species diversity, screening of genetic resources and their selection.

scholarly journals Diversity and efficiency of bradyrhizobium strains isolated from soil samples collected from around sesbania virgata roots using cowpea as trap species

2010 ◽  
Vol 34 (4) ◽  
pp. 1113-1123 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ligiane Aparecida Florentino ◽  
Pedro Martins de Sousa ◽  
Jacqueline Savana Silva ◽  
Karina Barroso Silva ◽  
Fatima Maria de Souza Moreira
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
N Accumulation ◽  
Dna Elements ◽  
Sesbania Virgata ◽  
Salinity Levels ◽  
Band Profile ◽  
Repetitive Dna Elements ◽  
Unique Band ◽  
Selection Of

The genetic diversity of ten Bradyrhizobium strains was evaluated for tolerance to high temperatures, to different salinity levels and for the efficiency of symbiosis with cowpea plants (Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp.). Eight of these strains were isolated from nodules that appeared on cowpea after inoculation with suspensions of soil sampled from around the root system of Sesbania virgata (wand riverhemp) in ecosystems of South Minas Gerais. The other two strains used in our analyses as references, were from the Amazon and are currently recommended as cowpea inoculants. Genetic diversity was analyzed by amplifying repetitive DNA elements with the BOX primer, revealing high genetic diversity with each strain presenting a unique band profile. Leonard jar assays showed that the strains UFLA 03-30 and UFLA 03-38 had the highest N2-fixing potentials in symbiosis with cowpea. These strains had more shoot and nodule dry matter, more shoot N accumulation, and a higher relative efficiency than the strains recommended as inoculants. All strains grew in media of pH levels ranging from 4.0 to 9.0. The strains with the highest N2-fixing efficiencies in symbiosis with cowpea were also tolerant to the greatest number of antibiotics. However, these strains also had the lowest tolerance to high salt concentrations. All strains, with the exceptions of UFLA 03-84 and UFLA 03-37, tolerated temperatures of up to 40 ºC. The genetic and phenotypic characteristics of the eight strains isolated from soils of the same region were highly variable, as well as their symbiotic efficiencies, despite their common origin. This variability highlights the importance of including these tests in the selection of cowpea inoculant strains.

scholarly journals Understanding Genetic Diversity of Sorghum Using Quantitative Traits

Scientifica ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 2016 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sweta Sinha ◽  
N. Kumaravadivel
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Hierarchical Cluster ◽  
Mean Value ◽  
Cereal Crop ◽  
Forage Sorghum ◽  
Precision Breeding ◽  
Sorghum Grain ◽  
Mutant Lines ◽  
Selection Of

Sorghum is the important cereal crop around the world and hence understanding and utilizing the genetic variation in sorghum accessions are essential for improving the crop. A good understanding of genetic variability among the accessions will enable precision breeding. So profiling the genetic diversity of sorghum is imminent. In the present investigation, forty sorghum accessions consisting of sweet sorghum, grain sorghum, forage sorghum, mutant lines, maintainer lines, and restorer lines were screened for genetic diversity using quantitative traits. Observations were recorded on 14 quantitative traits, out of which 9 diverse traits contributing to maximum variability were selected for genetic diversity analysis. The principle component analysis revealed that the panicle width, stem girth, and leaf breadth contributed maximum towards divergence. By using hierarchical cluster analysis, the 40 accessions were grouped under 6 clusters. Cluster I contained maximum number of accessions and cluster VI contained the minimum. The maximum intercluster distance was observed between cluster VI and cluster IV. Cluster III had the highest mean value for hundred-seed weight and yield. Hence the selection of parents must be based on the wider intercluster distance and superior mean performance for yield and yield components. Thus in the present investigation quantitative data were able to reveal the existence of a wide genetic diversity among the sorghum accessions used providing scope for further genetic improvement.

High genetic diversity, distant phylogenetic relationships and intraspecies recombination events among natural populations of Yam mosaic virus: a contribution to understanding potyvirus evolution

Microbiology ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 81 (1) ◽  
pp. 243-255 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Bousalem ◽  
E. J. P. Douzery ◽  
D. Fargette
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Mosaic Virus ◽  
Statistical Tests ◽  
Phylogenetic Analyses ◽  
Natural Populations ◽  
High Genetic Diversity ◽  
Single Clade ◽  
Cultivated Species ◽  
Selection Of

To evaluate the genetic diversity and understand the evolution of Yam mosaic virus (YMV), a highly destructive pathogen of yam (Dioscorea sp.), sequencing was carried out of the C-terminal part of the replicase (NIb), the coat protein (CP) and the 3′-untranslated region (3′-UTR) of 27 YMV isolates collected from the three main cultivated species (Dioscorea alata, the complex Dioscorea cayenensis–Dioscorea rotundata and Dioscorea trifida). YMV showed the most variable CP relative to eight other potyviruses. This high variability was structured into nine distant molecular groups, as revealed by phylogenetic analyses and validated by assessment of the molecular evolutionary noise. No correlation was observed between the CP and 3′-UTR diversities and phylogenies. The most diversified and divergent groups included isolates from Africa. The remaining groups clustered in a single clade and a geographical distinction between isolates from the Caribbean, South America and Africa was observed. The role of the host in the selection of particular isolates was illustrated by the case of a divergent cultivar from Burkina Faso. Phylogenetic topological incongruence and complementary statistical tests highlighted the fact that recombination events, with single and multiple crossover sites, largely contributed to the evolution of YMV. We hypothesise an African origin of YMV from the yam complex D. cayenensis–D. rotundata, followed by independent transfers to D. alata and D. trifida during virus evolution.

scholarly journals ASSESSMENT OF COLLECTION SAMPLES OF THE WINTER CAMELINA PILOSA FOR PRODUCTIVITY AND ADAPTIVITY

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Я.П. Татьяна
Keyword(s):  
Geographical Origin ◽  
Stability Index ◽  
Steppe Zone ◽  
Forest Steppe ◽  
Ecological Adaptability ◽  
Arid Conditions ◽  
Growing Conditions ◽  
The Stability ◽  
Favorable Conditions ◽  
Selection Of

Целью исследований являлась оценка коллекционного материала рыжика озимого по урожайности и основным параметрам адаптивности. Исследования проводили в лесостепной зоне Пензенской области в 2018–2020 гг. Объектом исследований являлись образцы рыжика озимого, различного эколого-географического происхождения. В качестве стандарта использовали сорт Барон, селекции Пензенского НИИСХ. Вегетационный период озимого рыжика в 2018 году протекал в острозасушливых условиях при ГТК=0,40. Условия вегетации в 2019 году характеризовались как засушливые, ГТК составил 0,63 единицы, сумма осадков за период составила 98,1 мм. Вегетация рыжика в 2020 году проходила при более благоприятных условиях (ГТК=1,03), сумма осадков составила 147,4 мм при температуре 19,4°С. Урожайность сортообразцов озимого рыжика, за годы исследований, варьировала в широких пределах от 130,9 до 157,2 г/м2 . Наиболее высокая продуктивность отмечена у номеров к-4164 (153,0 г/м2 ), к-4169 (153,1 г/м2 ) и к-3290 (157,2 г/м2 ), которая существенно превышала сорт Барон (на 8,7-12,9 г/м). Наибольшей экологической адаптивностью отличались образцы к-3290 (Алтайский край), к-1553 (Армения), к-4169 (Чехословакия) и сорт Барон, значения которого составили bi=0,96-1,02 и S2 d1 = 0,08-0,11. Номера к-4155, к-2224 и к-3290 отличались наибольшей стабильностью и пластичностью, показатели индекса стабильности (ИС) и индекса экологической пластичности (ИЭП) которых составили 17,4-18,8% и 1,04- 1,08. Наибольшим значением уровня стабильности сорта (ПУСС) отличались образцы к-4169, к-4164 и к-1553, значения которых составили 1,40, 1,41 и 1,46 соответственно. Число стручков на растении у сортообразцов варьировало от 151 до 287 штук, при 251 штуке на растении у сорта Барон. Количество семян в стручке варьировало в пределах 13-18 штук, масса 1000 семян в пределах 1,05-1,42 г. Наиболее крупные семена были у номеров к-4165 и к-3290, масса 1000 семян которых составила 1,40 и 1,42 г соответственно. The aim of the research was to assess the collection material of winter camelina in terms of yield and main parameters of adaptability. The studies were carried out in the forest-steppe zone of the Penza region in 2018 - 2020.The object of research was samples of winter camelina of various ecological and geographical origin. Variety Baron, selection of the Penza Research Institute of Agriculture, was used as a standard. The growing season of winter camelina in 2018 proceeded in severely arid conditions with GTC=0.40. The growing conditions in 2019 were characterized as arid, the GTC was 0.63 units, the amount of precipitation for the period was 98.1 mm. Camelina vegetation in 2020 took place under more favorable conditions (GTC=1.03), the amount of precipitation was 147.4 mm at a temperature of 19.4°C. The yield of varieties of winter camelina, over the years of research, varied widely from 130.9 to 157.2 g/m2 .The highest productivity was noted for numbers k-4164 (153.0 g/m2 ), k-4169 (153.1 g/m2 ) and k-3290 (157.2 g/m2 ), which significantly exceeded the Baron variety by (8,7-12.9 g/m)2 . Samples k-3290 (Altai Territory), k-1553 (Armenia), k-4169 (Czechoslovakia) and variety Baron were characterized by the highest ecological adaptability, the values of which were bi=0.96- 1.02 and S2 d1 =0,08-0.11.The numbers k-4155, k-2224 and k-3290 were distinguished by the greatest stability and plasticity, the indicators of the stability index (IS) and the environmental plasticity index (IEP) of which were 17.4-18.8% and 1.04-1.08%. Samples k-4169, k-4164 and k-1553 were distinguished by the highest value of the level of stability of the variety (PUSS), the value of which was 1.40, 1.41 and 1.46, respectively. The number of pods per plant in the accessions varied from 151 to 287 pods, with 251 pods per plant in the Baron variety. The number of seeds in a pod varied within 13-18 pieces, the weight of 1000 seeds was within 1.05-1.42 g. The largest seeds were for numbers k-4165 and k-3290, the weight of 1000 seeds of which was 1.40 and 1.42 g, respectively.

scholarly journals VARIABILITY OF BEAN VARIETIES SAMPLE BY YIELD STRUCTURE STRUCTURE AND ADAPTABILITY

2020 ◽  
pp. 198-222
Author(s):  
Olena Mazur
Keyword(s):  
Common Bean ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Weather Conditions ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Plant Production ◽  
Forest Steppe ◽  
Biological Traits ◽  
Seeding Rate ◽  
Hydrothermal Conditions ◽  
Growing Conditions

The study of quantitative characteristics controlled by polymer genes is rather complicated due to their significant variability, depends on the environment conditions, and the general picture of their inheritance and variability is masked by the modifying action of heterosis in the first generation. New varieties should have a balanced development of all elements of productivity, resistance to abiotic and biotic factors, and not just the maximum value of the individual characteristic. Plant growing conditions are important in forming their resistance to various diseases. In nature, pathogens and plants are affected by the weather conditions that are constantly changing. The research objective was to determine the variability level and to identify the patterns of inheritance of valuable commercial-biological traits for the selection of productive and adaptive forms of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The research was conducted during 2014–2016 in the conditions of the research plot of the Department of Plant Production, Selection and Bioenergetic Cultures of Vinnytsia National Agrarian University. The region of the research by its natural conditions refers to the central subzone of the Right Bank Forest-Steppe. The hydrothermal conditions of the 2014 and 2016 surveys were typical of the average yearly indices of the research area and the year 2015 was characterized by a significant deficiency of precipitation and high temperature air conditions. The research material were the varieties of common bean provided by the National Center for Plant Genetic Resources of Ukraine and hybrid combinations obtained as a result of intervarietal crossings. Sowing was carried out by the temperature regime of soil 10–12 °С at the depth of seeding and stable increase of average daily air temperature. The placement of the plots was consistent, the varieties were sown in a six-time repetition. The wide-row sowing with a width of rows of 45 cm was used. The total area of the plots was 1.35 m², and the account one is 1.0 m². Sowing was carried out with the seeding rate of 18 similar seeds per 1 linear meter, the standard was placed in 10 numbers. The general adaptability of the common bean varieties for the research years was determined by regression coefficient (bi) and the stability variance (Sі2). Assessment of the morphological features variation was carried out by the variationcoefficient (V, %). The ecological variation coefficient (Vе, %) was determined by the ratio of the average sign to its standard deviation. The determination of ultrastability (Nom) and agronomic stability coefficient (As) was made. Conclusions. As a result of the three year research, it was established that the highest resistance to bacteriosis had such varieties as UD0303601, UD0303526, UD0303543 and UD0303557. The varieties UD0303601, UD0303526 were resistant under adverse growing conditions; the highest resistance to bacterial wilding, including under adverse growing conditions, was provided by the varieties UD0300414, UD0301063 and UD0303543; according to the resistance to variegation the following varieties were selected: UD0303543, UD0303557, and UD0303610 (they were better under all growing conditions). Key words: bean varieties, elements of crop structure coefficient of variation, variability.

scholarly journals Screening and monitoring of watermelon source material by components of the vegetation period in the conditions of the forest-steppe of Ukraine

2021 ◽  
pp. 18-25
Author(s):  
Zahar Linnik ◽  
Oksana Sergienko ◽  
Tetiana Harbovska
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Diversity ◽  
Field Experiment ◽  
Selection Process ◽  
Vegetation Period ◽  
Source Material ◽  
Forest Steppe ◽  
The Sun ◽  
Period Duration ◽  
Selection Of ◽  
Comprehensive Study

Relevant in the selection of each crop, including watermelon is a comprehensive study of the source material to identify sources of valuable traits and include them in the selection process in order to expand the genetic diversity of the culture. According to the results of research, to create a new source material for heterosis selection of watermelon, screening and monitoring of the vegetation period duration (number of days from germination to ripening) and its components 118 (101 varieties, 17 hybrids) genotypes of watermelon in the forest-steppe of Ukraine have been conducted. Research methods are generally accepted: field experiment, observation, accounting, analysis, statistical. According to the results of determining the duration of the components of the vegetation period, the samples were divided into five groups of ripeness: early (65–80 days) – 80 (68 %), medium-early (81–85 days) – 14 (12 %), medium (86–95 days) – 18 (15 %), medium-late (96–105 days) – 4 (3 %) and late (106 days) – 2 (2 %). Variety-samples, selected by morphological and economically valuable characteristics, belong mainly (80 %) to early and medium-early. Only 6 % of genotypes belong to the medium-late and late-ripening groups. 52 samples with the smallest separate interphase periods were isolated. According to the results of the research, 8 sources with the high early ripeness were identified, the vegetation period of which was 66–70 days: Yellow early 108105 (66 days), Karapuz 108109, Surprise 108121 (67 days), Gift of the sun 108109, Lezheboka honey 108116, Thailand №1 108153 ( 69 days), Sweet Diamond 107874, Northern Lights 108127 (70 days). Sources are involved in the selection process

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