scholarly journals Morphometric and morphological characterization of chicken resources adapted to pastoral and agropastoral areas of southern Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 72-84
Author(s):  
Amine Mustefa ◽  
Hizkel Kenfo ◽  
Teklewold Belayhun ◽  
Abebe Hailu ◽  
Abraham Assefa
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Southern Ethiopia ◽  
Morphometric Traits ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Phenotypic Differences ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Environmental Variations ◽  
Characterization Studies ◽  
Qualitative Characteristics

Thirteen qualitative and six quantitative variables taken from 303 adult chickens (95 cocks and 208 hens) from three locations/districts were used to phenotypically characterize the indigenous chicken populations in pastoral areas of South Omo Zone, Ethiopia. The studied traits were influenced by the effect of location and sex, where chicken populations from Hamer district and females of all districts were the smallest and lightest. Qualitative characteristics of the studied chicken populations such as normal feather morphology and distribution, plain plumage pattern, flat head shape, triangular body shape, and dominant red eye, earlobe and plumage colour suggest that they constitute previously undescribed populations. Chest circumference, wingspan and body length were the three most important morphometric traits used in discriminating the studied chicken populations. On average, 61% of the sampled populations were classified correctly into their respective locations. The multivariate analysis results discriminate the chicken populations into two groups: the Hamer group and the Omo group (chickens from Bena Tsemay and Male districts). However, such grouping should be confirmed and advanced to ecotype level using further genetic characterization studies as the observed phenotypic differences might be due to genetic or environmental variations. Such confirmation is important to design breeding programmes (for sustainable utilization) specific to each ecotype.

scholarly journals Phenotypic and Morphometric characterization of indigenous chickens at Jhenaigati upazila of Sherpur district in Bangladesh

2015 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-169 ◽  
Author(s):  
F Tabassum ◽  
MA Hoque ◽  
F Islam ◽  
CH Ritchil ◽  
MO Faruque ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Body Weight ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Morphometric Traits ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
Important Indicator ◽  
Indigenous Chickens ◽  
Affect Body Weight ◽  
Morphometric Characterization

The study was conducted at Rangtia, Shalchura and Dudhnoi villages under Jhenigati upazilla of Sherpur district in Bangladesh for phenotypic and morphometric characterization of indigenous chickens. Among three types of indigenous chickens, Non-descript Deshi were prominent (86%), compared to Cap Headed (10%) and Naked Neck (4%) and the overall mean body weight, back length, body circumference and pelvis width were 961.50 ± 17.79 gm, 152.70 ± 1.29 mm, 219.20 ± 1.89 mm and 25.57 ± .62 mm respectively. The prominent colors of plumage, shank, skin, earlobe and eggshell were multiple (24%), white (52%), white (89%), white & red (47%) and white (48%), respectively while 99% chicken’s had single comb. The highest correlation (0.70) was observed between body weight & body circumference followed by (0.36) between body weight & back length and (0.27) between body weight & pelvis width while eggshell color was significantly correlated with body weight (-0.48), body circumference (-0.41) and pelvis width (-0.26). However, comb type was significantly (p<0.05) affected body weight and pelvis width. But bird type had significant (p<0.05) effect on pelvis width only. Present study reveals that variations in some phenotypic characteristics have significant influence on the pelvis width and body weight while a little change in some morphometric traits may affect body weight of indigenous chickens in Bangladesh which may serve as important indicator trait(s) for future research on the conservation and development of indigenous chicken ecotypes in- situ. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3329/sja.v12i2.21927 SAARC J. Agri., 12(2): 154-169 (2014)

On-Farm Phenotypic and Morphological Characterization of Indigenous Chicken Populations in Gambella Region, Ethiopia

2021 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
pp. 27-38
Author(s):  
Getachew Bekele ◽  
Gebeyehu Goshu ◽  
Aberra Melesse ◽  
Wondmeneh Esatu ◽  
Tadelle Dessie
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Indigenous Chicken ◽  
On Farm

scholarly journals Morphological characterization of Conyza blakei, Conyza bonariensis var. bonariensis, Conyza sumatrensis var. sumatrensis and Conyza lorentzii in the southeast of Buenos Aires (Argentine).

2018 ◽  
Vol 53 (3) ◽  
pp. 359-373
Author(s):  
Patricia Diez De Ulzurrun ◽  
María B. Acedo ◽  
María E. Garavano ◽  
Valeria Gianelli ◽  
Verónica N. Ispizúa
Keyword(s):  
Soil Removal ◽  
Buenos Aires ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Phenotypic Differences ◽  
Qualitative And Quantitative ◽  
Conyza Bonariensis ◽  
Main Components ◽  
Direct Sowing

Morphological characterization of Conyza blakei, Conyza bonariensis var. bonariensis, Conyza sumatrensis var. sumatrensis and Conyza lorentzii in the southeast of Buenos Aires (Argentine). The genus Conyza Less. includes ruderal species, which grow of ruderal habitat, roadsides and railways. They have also been cited as pasture weeds, annual and perennial crops under direct sowing (SD) systems, adapting to these slightly disturbed environments since they are sensitive to soil removal. The taxonomic identification of Conyza species linked to morphological characters is difficult in vegetative stages, since this genus has highly related and polymorphic species. With the objective of morphologically characterizing Conyza blakei, C. bonariensis var. bonariensis, C. lorentzii and C. sumatrensis var. sumatrensis were recorded 19 morphological characters (12 vegetative and 7 reproductive) qualitative and quantitative, in 35 plants of each species. These characters were analyzed by Multivariate Analysis (Analysis of Components and Main Coordinates). The morphological characterization made it possible to detect phenotypic differences between the Conyza species analyzed. The analysis of main coordinates allowed to differentiate the species both at a reproductive and vegetative level, while the analysis of main components only allowed to differentiate the species in reproductive stage.

scholarly journals Collection and Morphological Characterization of Local Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) Genotypes in Northern Cyprus

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 1329-1332
Author(s):  
Nihat Yılmaz ◽  
Turgut Alas ◽  
Handan Ş Apcı Selamoğlu ◽  
Zeynep Arı ◽  
Hatice Bekci
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Material ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
The Other ◽  
Abelmoschus Esculentus ◽  
Genetic Potential ◽  
Northern Cyprus ◽  
Characterization Studies ◽  
Second Year ◽  
Two Stages

This study was conducted to collect local Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) genotypes belonging to Malvaceae (Mallow) family in the Northern Cyprus and morphological characterization of this collected material. On the other hand, due to the limited studies on collection and morphological characterization, which are the first step of breeding; the genetic potential of the local okra genotypes of Northern Cyprus has not been determined before. This research was carried out in two stages as the collection and morphological characterization of genotypes. In the first stage of the study, it was aimed to collect local okra genotypes and a total of 58 different locations were reached in line with this target and 24 samples of okra genotypes were collected from these areas. In the second year of the study, morphological characterization studies of 24 okra genotypes from the collected genetic material were carried out according to UPOV and IPGR criteria. As a result of morphological characterization showed that 24 okra genotypes can be categorized under 6 different groups. The regenerated seeds of these 6 different genotypes were preserved. In conclusion, although morphological characterization analyses performed in this study are the methods used to differentiate new species from each other, but it will be insufficient alone. Therefore, it is concluded that this method will be used in coordination with molecular characterization studies to provide more reliable results.

scholarly journals Characterization of West and Central African accessions from a pearl millet reference collection for agro-morphological traits and Striga resistance

2017 ◽  
Vol 16 (3) ◽  
pp. 260-272 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. T. Sattler ◽  
M. D. Sanogo ◽  
I. A. Kassari ◽  
I. I. Angarawai ◽  
K. W. Gwadi ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Pearl Millet ◽  
Pennisetum Glaucum ◽  
Principal Component ◽  
Field Trials ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Striga Hermonthica ◽  
Effective Population ◽  
Reference Collection ◽  
Breeding Programmes

AbstractTo promote the utilization of West and Central African (WCA) genetic resources of pearl millet [Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.], this study aimed at agro-morphological characterization of selected accessions from the pearl millet reference collection, established by the Generation Challenge Program and the International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT). A total of 81 accessions were included, comprising 78 landraces originating from 13, predominantly WCA countries and three improved cultivars. All 81 accessions were evaluated together with 18 checks for resistance to the parasitic weed Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth. in an artificially infested field at one location in Niger. Determined by available seed quantity, 74 accessions were characterized together with seven checks in the rainy season 2009 in field trials under low-input and fertilized conditions in Nigeria, Niger and Mali, respectively. Wide ranges were observed for various traits. Several accessions were identified as sources for specific traits of interest, i.e. long panicles, high-grain density, earliness, Striga resistance and stable yielding across environments. The observed yield inferiority of all Genebank accessions compared with checks may indicate lost adaptation or inbreeding depression due to an insufficient effective population size during multiplication. A principal component analysis revealed an immense diversity but also strong admixture among the tested accessions, i.e. there were no clearly distinct groups. The seed of all genotypes is available from ICRISAT. The online availability of the characterization data is expected to facilitate efficient use of these pearl millet accessions by breeding programmes in WCA and worldwide.

scholarly journals Characterization of Pigeonpea Genotypes Based on DUS Traits

2021 ◽  
pp. 289-297
Author(s):  
M. S. Ranjani ◽  
P. Jayamani
Keyword(s):  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Genetic Purity ◽  
Seed Shape ◽  
Qualitative Traits ◽  
Group I ◽  
Average Similarity ◽  
Breeding Programmes

The research entails morphological characterization of pigeonpea genotypes based on qualitative traits which aids in varietal description and ensure genetic purity. The study was conducted at the Department of Pulses, Tamil Nadu Agricultural University during kharif, 2019 and rabi, 2019-2020. The experiment was conducted in Randomized complete block design with two replications. The 68-short duration pigeonpea genotypes were characterized and grouped based on 17 qualitative traits. The morphological characterization revealed that, more variation was identified for traits viz., pattern of streaks on standard petal, plant height, seed colour, seed shape and seed size. Sixty - eight genotypes were subjected to cluster analysis and were grouped into four major clusters with an average similarity of 80%. The similarity coefficient ranged from 0.65 to 1.00. The cluster I consisted of 60 genotypes. Two sub-groups were formed from Cluster I. The sub-group I had 59 genotypes at 84 per cent similarity, whereas the sub-group II consisted of the genotype ICPL19050. Cluster II was made up of six genotypes. The cluster II was divided into two sub-groups at 84 per cent similarity. Clusters III and IV were solitary clusters, each with a single genotype. The characterization of genotypes with specific traits could be used to identify the genotypes, maintenance of genetic purity and to utilize in future breeding programmes.

scholarly journals MORPHOLOGICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF BROWN SARSON (BRASSICA RAPA L. ) GENOTYPES FOR DUS TRAITS

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (no 1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Tahmeena Bano ◽  
Shahina A. Nagoo ◽  
M. Asif Iqbal Qureshi ◽  
M. Altaf Wani ◽  
Sanjay Kumar ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Brassica Rapa ◽  
Edible Oils ◽  
Common Knowledge ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Plant Genetic Resources ◽  
Germplasm Conservation ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Oilseed Breeding

Rapeseed and mustard , the two important oleriferous Brassicae grown in India play a magnanimous role in the national market of edible oils and meals. But the production of the crop is low due to a narrow genetic base. Much effort has been put to diversifying the oilseed breeding. The morphological characterization is the first step towards diversity analysis and conservation of plant genetic resources. A major challenge facing those involved in the testing of new plant varieties for Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) is the need to compare them against all those of ‘common knowledge. Protection of Plant varieties and Farmer’s Right Act insists on Distinctness, Uniformity, and Stability (DUS) characterization of new varieties and recommends the registration of varieties for any one specific novel character. On this backdrop, the present experiment was carried out to evaluate 54 Brassica rapa L. genotypes for DUS characterization under randomized complete block design ( RCBD) with three replication at the experimental farm of GPB, FoA SKUAST-K, Wadura during rabi 2019-2020. The results of the study revealed wide variation in various traits among different Brassica rapa genotypes L. The assessment of 54 genotypes for 09 traits revealed that all the traits were informative with respect to trait expression cum characterization. The different characters studied were having great impact for selection of superior genotypes for further breeding programmes. Hence, the diversity observed among the genotypes could be utilized for cultivar improvement and germplasm conservation programs aimed at improving productivity in Brassica rapaL

Morphological characterization of indigenous goats in Western Ethiopia: implication for community-based breeding programmes

2016 ◽  
Vol 58 ◽  
pp. 53-62 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ahmed Seid ◽  
Kefelegn Kebede ◽  
Kefena Effa
Keyword(s):  
Field Survey ◽  
Coat Colour ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Community Based ◽  
Morphometric Measurements ◽  
Black And White ◽  
Breeding Programmes ◽  
Indigenous Goats ◽  
Western Ethiopia

SummaryAn exploratory field survey was conducted in Horro Guduru Wollega Zone, Ethiopia, to phenotypically characterize indigenous goats. Eight qualitative and fifteen quantitative traits from 612 goats were considered. All data were analysed using SAS 9.2, version 2008. The dominant coat colour types in Guduru district were black (35.29 percent), whereas in Amuru district, the dominant coat colour types were white and brown with brown dominant (18.63 percent) and brown (17.65 percent). In Horro district, the dominant coat colour types were grey (21.57 percent) and black and white with black dominant (15.69 percent). Morphometric measurements (body weight (BW), heart girth and body length) indicated that the Amuru and Horro goats were significantly (P&lt; 0.05) higher than the Guduru goats. Male goats were consistently higher than female goats in all variables except pelvic width (PW). BW could be predicted from the regression equationy= −45.22 + 1.04xfor does andy= −59.71 + 1.25xfor bucks, whereyandxare the BW and the heart girth, respectively. This phenotypic information serves as a basis for designing appropriate conservation and breeding strategies for goats in the study area. However, it should be substantiated with genetic characterization to guide the overall goat breeding and conservation programmes.

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