Genetic Enhancement of Yield Traits in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.): An Analysis of Selection in Early Segregating Generations

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
B.S. Patil ◽  
C. Bharadwaj ◽  
A.G. Vijaykumar
Keyword(s):  
Seed Weight ◽  
Indirect Selection ◽  
Genetic Enhancement ◽  
Yield Traits ◽  
Seed Traits ◽  
Cicer Arietinum L ◽  
Plant Seeds ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Seed Yields ◽  
Range Of Variation

Background: Indirect selection for yield contributing traits in segregating generation is practiced to realize the potential yields. However, the effectiveness of selection either in early or late segregating generation is a debatable issue in self pollinated crops. The issue is addressed in chickpea by analyzing four segregating generations of a cross in the same season. Method: A bold seeded desi chickpea variety BGD 103 crossed with JAKI 9218. The segregating generations were advanced up to F5 without selection and retaining part of the seeds in each generation. The populations comprised of 162 F­2 plants, 162 F3, F4 and F5 progeny rows were evaluated during rabi 2018-19. The observations on seed traits were recorded and data was subjected to statistical analyses to estimate correlation among the traits in each generations, inter-generation correlation and heritability.Result: The range of variation for the traits narrowed with advancement of the generations. The heritability decreased for seed weight, increased for number of pods per plant and number of seeds per plant with the advancement of generation. In all the four generations, seed yields were associated with number of pods per plant, seeds per plant and seed weight. The change in association among seed traits different generations and estimates of inter-generation correlations suggest that simultaneous improvement of seed weight, seed number and seed yield could be achieved by selection in F3 and F4 generations.

scholarly journals Heterosis in soybeans for seed yield components and associated traits

2002 ◽  
Vol 45 (4) ◽  
pp. 401-412 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fábio Pandini ◽  
Natal Antonio Vello ◽  
Ângela Celis de Almeida Lopes
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Yield Components ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Aerial Part ◽  
Agronomic Traits ◽  
Indirect Selection ◽  
Seed Yield Components ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Number Of Seeds

The objective of this research was to quantify heterosis of agronomic traits and evaluate direct and indirect correlations among seed yield and other traits. A diallel involving six parents was grown in two localities. Seed yield (PG), one-hundred seed weight (PCS), number of pods per plant (NV), weight of aerial part of the plant (PPA), harvest index (IC) and number of seeds per pod (NGV) were evaluated. Positive values of heterosis were detected for all traits. Estimates of heterosis components were significative for most traits, showing effects of aditivity and dominance. The specific heterosis was more important than the variety heterosis, mainly in the locality Anhembi. MTBR-95-123800 presented the best potential per se and as parent in crosses, but it was excelled by some of the hybrids in the two localities. Number of pods per plant demonstrated to be suitable for indirect selection for PG.

scholarly journals Integration of Extra-Large-Seeded and Double-Podded Traits in Chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.)

Agronomy ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 10 (6) ◽  
pp. 901 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kamile Gul Kivrak ◽  
Tuba Eker ◽  
Hatice Sari ◽  
Duygu Sari ◽  
Kadir Akan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cicer Arietinum ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Epistatic Effect ◽  
High Price ◽  
Seedling Vigor ◽  
Cicer Arietinum L ◽  
Seed Yields ◽  
Transgressive Segregations ◽  
100 Seed Weight

A large seed size in the kabuli chickpea (Cicer arietinum L.) is important in the market not only due to its high price but also for its superior seedling vigor. The double-podded chickpea has a considerable yield and stability advantage over the single-podded chickpea. The study aimed at (i) integrating extra-large-seeded and double-podded traits in the kabuli chickpea, (ii) increasing variation by transgressive segregations and (iii) estimating the heritability of the 100-seed weight along with important agro-morphological traits in F2 and F3 populations. For these objectives, the large-seeded chickpea, Sierra, having a single pod and unifoliolate leaves, was crossed with the small-seeded CA 2969, having double pods and imparipinnate leaves. The inheritance pattern of the extra-large-seeded trait was polygenically controlled by partial dominant alleles. Transgressive segregations were found for all agro-morphological traits. Some progeny with 100-seed weights of ≥55 g and two pods had larger seed sizes than those of the best parents. As outputs of the epistatic effect of the double-podded gene in certain genetic backgrounds, three or more flowers or pods were found in some progeny. Progeny having imparipinnate leaves or two or more pods should be considered in breeding, since they had higher numbers of pods and seeds per plant and seed yields than their counterparts.

scholarly journals GENOTYPE-ENVIRONMENT INTERACTION FOR SEED YIELD AND YIELD CONTRIBUTING CHARACTERS IN CHICKPEA (Cicer arietinum L.)

2007 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 09-12
Author(s):  
F. Mahmud ◽  
M. Z. Ullah ◽  
K. M. K. Huda
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Significant Variation ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Environment Interaction ◽  
Stability Parameters ◽  
Cicer Arietinum L ◽  
Plant Seeds ◽  
Genotype Environment Interaction ◽  
Days To Maturity ◽  
100 Seed Weight

Genotype-environment interaction was studied in seven genotypes of chickpea under four different cultural environments. Significant variation for genotype (G), environment (E) and G × E interactions were found for the characters days to maturity, plant height, pods/plant, seeds/plant, 100-seed weight and seed yield/plant. On the basis of stability parameters the genotypes Barichola-2, Barichola-3, Barichola-4, Barichola-7 and Barichola-8 could be considered stable for seed yield but suitable only under poor environments where no fertilizers were used. The genotype Barichola-1 was highly responsive but suitable for favorable environments only. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/bjpbg.v20i1.17012

Estimates of selection parameters associated with protein and oil content of soybean seeds (Glycine max (L.) Merr.)

1977 ◽  
Vol 28 (2) ◽  
pp. 211 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Shorter ◽  
DE Byth ◽  
VE Mungomery
Keyword(s):  
Seed Yield ◽  
Variance Component ◽  
Selection Index ◽  
Chemical Yield ◽  
Indirect Selection ◽  
Direct Selection ◽  
Yield Traits ◽  
Oil Percentage ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Location Interaction

Three crosses of soybean involving United States and other germplasm were examined in the F3 and F4 generations at two locations, one near the coast, the other on the Darling Downs. Line and line x location interaction variances within crosses for most traits were almost all significant, except for protein, oil, and protein plus oil yield where line variances were non-significant when data were combined over locations. Line variances were considerably smaller for all traits when estimated across, rather than within, locations. For protein, oil, and protein plus oil percentage, the line x location interaction variance component generally was smaller than the line variance component in two crosses, but larger in a third even though the latter cross had the largest line variance for these traits. The line x location interactions may have been related in some cases to lower protein and oil percentages of late-maturing lines in that location where cold conditions prevailed late in the season. Heritability percentages computed from F4 variance components ranged from 49 to 89% and were largest for the chemical pexentage traits within locations. Standard unit heritability percentages estimated from F3–F4 generations were lower than those computed via the variance component method, and approached zero for oil percentage, protein plus oil percentage, and the chemical yield traits in some crosses if the generations were grown in different locations. Genotypic correlations between protein percentage and seed yield ranged from –0.50 to 0.16 across crosses and were opposite in sign to those between oil percentage and seed yield. Genotypic and phenotypic correlations between protein and oil percentage were highly negative in two crosses (–0.62 to –0.96) but much less negative in the third cross (–0.24 to –0.35). Predicted genetic advance (percentage of population mean) ranged from 5.9 to 26.1% for the chemical yield traits and from 1.5 to 6.3% for protein or oil percentage. Indirect selection for chemical yield through seed yield was 90–109% as efficient as direct selection, and a selection index that combined seed yield and either protein, oil, or protein plus oil percentage generally was no more efficient than direct selection for the corresponding chemical yield trait. Indirect selection for chemical yield through chemical percentage was much less efficient than direct selection for chemical yield.

Inheritance of Cowpea Yields under Different Soil Conditions in Papua New Guinea

1978 ◽  
Vol 14 (1) ◽  
pp. 23-28 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. Erskine ◽  
T. N. Khan
Keyword(s):  
Soil Fertility ◽  
Grain Yield ◽  
Papua New Guinea ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
New Guinea ◽  
Indirect Selection ◽  
Direct Selection ◽  
Soil Conditions ◽  
Selection For ◽  
Broadsense Heritability

SUMMARYBroadsense heritability, and correlations of grain yield and related characters, were estimated in three crosses under two levels of soil fertility, which profoundly affected heritability of height and seed weight. Grain yield exhibited heritability of 51–81%, and in one cross significant heterosis in F2. Amongst yield-related characters only pods/plant and seeds/pod were both correlated to yield, and also lacked negative genotypic correlations with other economic characters. However, direct selection for grain yield was considered more efficient than indirect selection using yield-related characters.

Effect of burr burial on seed production of Trifolium subterraneaum subsp. brachycalycinum and other annual legumes

1986 ◽  
Vol 26 (1) ◽  
pp. 59 ◽  
Author(s):  
MDA Bolland ◽  
WJ Collins
Keyword(s):  
Seed Production ◽  
Sandy Soil ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Trifolium Subterraneum ◽  
Annual Legumes ◽  
Seed Yields

On sandy soil near Esperance, W.A., prevention of burr burial compared with covering developing burrs with sand drastically reduced the seed production of three subspp. of Trifolium subterraneum (brachycalycinum, subterraneum and yanninicum) and of T. israeliticum by reducing burr production and seed weight. However, T. globosum produced similar amounts of seed from unburied and buried burrs. On sandy soil at Shenton Park, Perth, W.A., prevention of burr burial also reduced seed production of T. subterraneum subspp. brachycalycinum and subterraneum, this being due to fewer burrs, fewer seeds per burr and lighter seed. For subsp. brachycalycinum, seed yields were two to five times greater from burrs which developed within loose gravel than from those developed over sand (in which fewer burrs were able to bury) as a result of increased production of burrs, more seeds per burr and heavier seed. However, for subsp. subterraneum seed yields were similar from burrs whether developed over gravel or sand.

scholarly journals Early generation selection strategy for yield and yield components in white oat

2005 ◽  
Vol 62 (4) ◽  
pp. 357-365 ◽  
Author(s):  
Giovani Benin ◽  
Fernando Irajá Félix de Carvalho ◽  
Antônio Costa de Oliveira ◽  
Claudir Lorencetti ◽  
Igor Pires Valério ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Indirect Selection ◽  
Grain Weight ◽  
Yield Potential ◽  
High Yield ◽  
Direct Selection ◽  
Selection Strategy ◽  
Breeding Method ◽  
Growing Seasons ◽  
Selection For

Several studies have searched for higher efficiency on plant selection in generations bearing high frequency of heterozygotes. This work aims to compare the response of direct selection for grain yield, indirect selection through average grain weight and combined selection for higher yield potential and average grain weight of oat plants (Avena sativa L.), using the honeycomb breeding method. These strategies were applied in the growing seasons of 2001 and 2002 in F3 and F4 populations, respectively, in the crosses UPF 18 CTC 5, OR 2 <FONT FACE=Symbol>´</FONT> UPF 7 and OR 2 <FONT FACE=Symbol>´</FONT> UPF 18. The ten best genetic combinations obtained for each cross and selection strategy were evaluated in greenhouse yield trials. Selection of plants with higher yield and average grain weight might be performed on early generations with high levels of heterozygosis. The direct selection for grain yield and indirect selection for average grain weight enabled to increase the average of characters under selection. However, genotypes obtained through direct selection presented lower average grain weight and those obtained through the indirect selection presented lower yield potential. Selection strategies must be run simultaneously to combine in only one genotype high yield potential and large grain weight, enabling maximum genetic gain for both characters.

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