scholarly journals Genetic Variability and Diversity of the Agro-Morphological Traits of Torch Ginger (Etlingera elatior) Germplasm in Malaysia

2021 ◽  
pp. 37-57
Author(s):  
Nor Asiah Ismail ◽  
M. Y. Rafii ◽  
T. M. M. Mahmud ◽  
M. M. Hanafi
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Peninsular Malaysia ◽  
Coefficients Of Variation ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Unequal Number ◽  
Peduncle Length ◽  
Planting Materials

Aims: The main objective of this study is to quantify the genetic variability and relationship among the quantitative traits of the torch ginger germplasm collected across Peninsular Malaysia. Study design:  Initially, the experimental design was randomized complete block design (RCBD) but there were unequal number of replications due to limited planting materials. Place and Duration of Study: The study was conducted at the Malaysian Agricultural Research and Development Institute (MARDI) Research Station, Jerangau, Terengganu, Malaysia on latitude 04°57.704’N and longitude 103°11.007’E. Data on agro-morphological characterization were collected for three years from June 2010 until May 2013. Methodology: A total of 57 torch ginger accessions were collected from various wild/ cultivated sources from seven states of Peninsular Malaysia namely Terengganu (19), Perak (15), Kedah (7), Johor (6), Pahang (5), Kelantan (3) and Melaka (2). The collection was planted in 2009 and maintained as living collection. At three months old torch ginger plantlets were transplanted into 20 cm × 20 cm × 20 cm holes spaced at 100 cm diameter of culvert. The spacing of culvert between rows and within rows were 2 m respectively. Initially, the experimental design was randomized complete block design (RCBD) but there were unequal number of replications due to limited planting materials. Data on agro-morphological characterization were collected for three years from June 2010 until May 2013. All the 57 accessions were characterized according to descriptors list of genera under Zingiberaceae family with some modifications. A total of 6 qualitative and 16 quantitative descriptors were used. The mean values of each quantitative trait data were computed and subjected to statistical analysis to assess the amount of genetic variation using analysis of variance (ANOVA). The ANOVA was using PROC GLM of SAS 9.4 software (SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC, USA). Genotypic coefficients of variation and error variance were estimated using PROC VARCOMP method Type I of SAS 9.4 software. Phenotypic coefficients of variation, heritability and genetic advance were calculated. Pearson correlation coefficient was determined using SAS 9.4 for comparing the relationship among the different traits. The morphological traits were analyzed by numerical taxonomic methods via cluster analysis and Principal Component Analysis (PCA) which was done using NTSYS-PC Version 2.1. PCA based on 16 quantitative and six qualitative traits was performed to determine the genetic variation in the torch ginger accessions. The cluster and PCA were performed to reveal clustering and grouping pattern of torch ginger accessions. Euclidean distance coefficients were estimated for all pairs of accessions, which was then used to present cluster analysis. Results: Analysis of variance indicated that highly significant variation exists among the 57 accessions for most of the traits. The 57 accessions of torch ginger showed high variability for both qualitative and quantitative traits. Among the quantitative traits, the highest CV was observed from number of spikes with the value of 44.25%. The genetic coefficient of variation for 16 morphological traits ranged from 9.76 to 45.86%. Broad sense heritability estimates varied from low to high. Maximum estimates of broad sense heritability were recorded in bract length (80.16%), bud peduncle length (78.74%), number of leaves (75.66%), number of stems per clump (67.99%), inflorescence peduncle length (67.60%) and bud width (65.11%). The genetic advance (GA) in percent of mean was recorded from 11.82 to 67.97%. Besides that, positive correlation coefficient was obtained between some traits. Generally, the genotypes groups were related with morphological characteristics among the accessions. Conclusion: Considering the distribution pattern, vegetative and yield performance of accessions, it is suggested that accessions from cluster VII (KAN022, KAN047 and KAN048) should be selected for future breeding program. These accessions possessed the highest peduncle length that could influence the yield in terms of bud size. Furthermore, the classification and divergence between torch ginger accessions analyzed in this study may assist in conserving plant materials both in-situ and ex-situ.

scholarly journals Short communication: Heterosis and combining ability of Nepalese yellow maize (Zea mays L.)

2013 ◽  
Vol 3 ◽  
pp. 172-180 ◽  
Author(s):  
SR Gautam ◽  
BR Ojha ◽  
SK Ghimire ◽  
DB Gurung
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Combining Ability ◽  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Short Communication ◽  
Zea Mays L ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Winter Season ◽  
Inbred Lines ◽  
High Magnitude ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design

Nepalese yellow maize inbred lines were characterized for general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining ability (SCA) of their crosses and parents were identified having high combining ability for determining the heterotic effects on yield and other quantitative traits of hybrids. A line x tester mating design was used for making the crosses in the winter season of 2008 and the hybrids along with their parents and four checks were evaluated in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications in the spring season of 2009 at the experimental farm of the National Maize Research Program, Chitwan. Significant variations were found among the treatments for grain yield and other traits which indicated presence of high magnitude of genetic variations among tested inbred lines. The cross between RML-32 and RML-17 produced the highest grain yield (15870 kg/ha) among the crosses. Hybrids such as RL-194 x RL-84 (10770 kg/ha), RML-21 x RML-17 (9270 kg/ha), RL-180 x RML-17 (9270 kg/ha) and L-1 x RL-84 (8785 kg/ha) were found superior grain yielder. Thirty-nine hybrids showed positive mid-parent heterosis for grain yield among 40 crosses. The highest positive mid-parent heterosis for grain yield was found 880% in cross between RML-32 and RML-17, followed by RL-98X RML-17 (507%), RL-103 x RML-17 (403%), PUTU-18 x RML- 17 (351%) and RL-180 x RL 84 (316%). Agronomy Journal of Nepal (Agron JN) Vol. 3. 2013, Page 172-180 DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ajn.v3i0.9020

scholarly journals Evaluation of Different Propagation Methods of Oxytenanthera abyssinica (A. Richard Munro) in Northwestern Tigray, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-7
Author(s):  
Kahsu Gebretsion ◽  
Kiros Abay
Keyword(s):  
Survival Rate ◽  
Vegetative Propagation ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Average Height ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Oxytenanthera Abyssinica ◽  
Seed Sowing ◽  
Propagation Methods ◽  
Planting Materials ◽  
Direct Sowing

Aims: The study was conducted with the aim to identify the appropriate propagation techniques of the Oxytenanthera abyssinica. Study Design: Four different propagation techniques namely rhizomes, culm cuttings, direct seed sowing and seedlings were used. A randomized complete block design was used for studying different seed and vegetative propagation treatments. Four planting materials were planted in each plot and replicated four times. Place and Duration of Study: The study was done in Tselemti district northwestern zone of Tigray national regional state from June 2016-January 2018. Results: The survival rate was higher in the direct seed sowing (56.25%) and seedlings (43.75%) compared to that of the rhizome (12.50%) and culm cutting (0%). The numbers of the culms per clumps were significantly higher in seedlings (15.75), direct seed sowing (22) and rhizome (9) than the culm cutting (0) and also the average height of the culms were higher in rhizomes, seedlings, and direct seed sowings than the culm cutting (P<0.05). Significant lower diameter sizes were recorded in direct sowing and culm cuttings compared to the rhizome and seedlings. Conclusion: The present study confirmed that the direct sowing and seedlings propagation techniques of Oxytenanthera abyssinica are more appropriate and recommended to use in the study area.

scholarly journals Agro-morphological traits and harvest period assessment of winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) genotypes for pods production

2021 ◽  
Vol 22 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sayyidah Afridatul ◽  
MUHAMAD SYUKUR ◽  
TRIKOESOEMANINGTYAS TRIKOESOEMANINGTYAS ◽  
AWANG MAHARIJAYA
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Nutrient Content ◽  
Winged Bean ◽  
Psophocarpus Tetragonolobus ◽  
Nutrient Contents ◽  
High Productivity ◽  
Underutilized Crop ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Purple Coloration

Abstract. Ishthifaiyyah SA, Syukur M, Trikoesoemaningtyas, Maharijaya A. 2021. Agro-morphological traits and harvest period assessment of winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) genotypes for pods production. Biodiversitas 22: 1069-1075. Winged bean (Psophocarpus tetragonolobus) is an underutilized crop in Indonesia. Winged bean varieties for pods productions not only must have high productivity and nutrient contents, but also have a long harvest period. This research aimed to evaluate agro-morphological traits and harvest period of eighth-generation winged bean genotypes. Twenty genotypes of winged beans were evaluated using randomized complete block design (RCB) with three replications in Bogor, Indonesia. Several qualitative and quantitative traits were evaluated from each genotype. The results showed that there were variations among winged bean genotypes which were based on qualitative traits as well as the color of stem, calyx, corolla, pod, and pod wings. Purple coloration in the calyx of P1 and H3U genotypes was known to correspond with the purple color in stem, corolla, pod, and pod wings. The highest yield among F8 genotypes was found in H2 (6.69 to ha-1), similar to P2. However, the longest harvest period among F8 genotypes was found in H1U-2 (78 days). This study revealed that harvest period had positive correlation with the leaflet size. Based on nutrient content, H3U and L2 were considered as the genotypes with the highest protein and fiber content respectively among F8 genotypes.

Stability analysis for various quantitative traits insoybean [Glycine max (L.) merrill]

2016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gunjan Tiwari ◽  
Kamendra Singh ◽  
Pushpendra ◽  
N. K. Singh
Keyword(s):  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Yield Component ◽  
Genotype X Environment ◽  
Stability Performance ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Component Traits ◽  
Glycine Max L ◽  
Per Se ◽  
Yield Component Traits

The present investigation was carried out to study stability performance over twelve environments for yield and yield contributing characters in twenty two genetically diverse genotypes of soybean using a randomized complete block design. The partitioning of (environment + genotype x environment) mean squares showed that environments (linear) differed significantly and were quite diverse with regards to their effects on the performance of genotypes for yield and its components. Stable genotypes were identified for wider and specific environments with high per se performance (over general mean) for majority of yield component traits. The investigation revealed that the genotypes ABL 55, ABL 20, ABL 62 and ABL 45 were desirable and stable across the environments for different yield contributing traits. Other genotypes ABL 43 and ABL 17 were found to be suitable for favourable situations, while genotypes ABL19 were adapted to poor environments for yield and majority of yield contributing traits.

scholarly journals Morphological Traits and Nutrient Uptake of Dragon’s Head (Lallemantia Iberica Fish.): Effects of Sowing Seasons and Different Fertilizer Sources

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shayesteh Maddahi ◽  
Amir Rahimi ◽  
Sina Siavash Moghaddam ◽  
Latifeh Pourakbar ◽  
Jelena Popović-Djordjević
Keyword(s):  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Organic Fertilizers ◽  
Area Index ◽  
Wide Margin ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
Sowing Season ◽  
And Control ◽  
Biological Fertilizer ◽  
Spring Sowing

Abstract The effects of sowing seasons and chemical, organic and biological fertilizer sources were explored on morphological traits of dragon’s head (Lallemantia iberica Fish.) in a field experiment based on a randomized complete block design in three replications and six treatments. The fertilization treatments included organic fertilizers (vermicompost, manure, and humic acid), biological fertilizer (Thiobacillus mixed with sulfur), chemical fertilizer (macro NPK), and control (no-fertilization). The recorded traits included leaf area index, plant height, number of flower cycles per plant, number of achenes per plant, number of seeds per plant, 1000-seed weight, number of auxiliary branches, plant diameter, and the uptake of nitrogen, potassium, phosphorus, calcium, and sodium. The results showed that the winter sowing outperformed the spring sowing by a wide margin and results obtained for morphological traits were significantly higher than those of the spring sowing. The fertilization of the plants in both sowing seasons, especially in the winter sowing, improved yield and yield components. The uptake of N and K was not influenced by the sowing season and fertilizer type, whereas the uptake of P, Ca, and Na was influenced by these factors but with a slight difference. It can, so, be inferred that the uptake of nutrients in dragon’s heads is less influenced by the environment. Overall results indicated that the improvement of morphological traits in the ecological conditions of Azerbaijan region (Iran) was most notable for winter sowing of dragon’s heads with the use of Thiobacillus and vermicompost fertilizers.

scholarly journals Morphological characterization and assessment of genetic parameters of NERICA mutant rice lines under rainfed condition

2017 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 532-540
Author(s):  
Md Nuruzzaman ◽  
Lutful Hassan ◽  
Shamsun Nahar Begum ◽  
Md Monjurul Huda
Keyword(s):  
Genetic Parameters ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Maximum Yield ◽  
Morphological Characters ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Rainfed Condition ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
High Heritability ◽  
Parental Lines ◽  
Mutant Lines

An experiment was conducted to evaluate thirty one NERICA mutant rice genotypes (twenty eight NERICA mutant lines along with three parental lines) of advanced (M4 and M5)generations for morphological characters and genetic parameters assessment in aus season, 2014 at the experimental field of Biotechnology division, BINA, BAU Campus, Mymensingh-2202 following Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. The genotypes differed significantly for all the traits viz., days to flowering (1st, 50%, 80%), days to maturity, plant height, total tillers and effective tillers hill-1, filled and unfilled grains panicle-1, 100-seed weight (g) and yield plant-1(g).N1/300/P-9-5 had maximum yield plant-1 and N4 parent had minimum yield plant-1. All the parental lines showed less yield compared to other mutant lines. The phenotypic coefficient of variations (PCV) were higher than genotypic co-efficient of variations (GCV) for all the traits studied indicating that they all interacted with the environment to some extent. All the traits studied expressed moderate to high heritability estimates ranging from 43.68 to 92.87%. High heritability along with high genetic advance was noticed for the traits, number of filled grains panicle-1, number of unfilled grains panicle-1 and plant height.Asian J. Med. Biol. Res. December 2016, 2(4): 532-540

scholarly journals Evaluation of early maize genotypes for grain yield and agromorphological traits

2018 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 67-76 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bishal Dhakal ◽  
Keshav Prasad Shrestha ◽  
Bishnu Prasad Joshi ◽  
Jiban Shrestha
Keyword(s):  
Grain Yield ◽  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Agricultural Research ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Research Field ◽  
Research Station ◽  
Local Variety ◽  
Selection Strategies ◽  
Maize Genotypes ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design

The purpose of this study was to assess the variation on agro-morphological traits and grain yield. A set of 14 early maize genotypes were studied at research field of Regional Agricultural Research Station (RARS), Doti, Nepal in summer seasons of 2015 and 2016. The experiment was carried out in Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications in each year. The variation among genotypes was observed for grain yield and flowering. The genotype SO3TEY-PO-BM produced the highest grain yield (4.33 t/ha) in 2015 whereas Rajahar Local Variety produced the highest grain yield (2.52 t/ha) in 2016. The combined analysis over years showed that Farmer’s variety was found earlier in tasseling (36 days) and silking (39 days), followed by S97TEYGHAYB(3) in tasseling (45 days) and by S97TEYGHAYB(3) and Arun-4 in silking (48 days). EEYC1 produced the highest grain yield (3.17 t/ha), followed by COMPOL-NIBP (3.09 t/ha), SO3TEY-PO-BM (2.90 t/ha), S97TEYGHAYB(3) (2.78 t/ha) and Rajahar Local variety (2.77 t/ha), respectively. The information on variation for the agro-morphological traits among studied early maize genotypes will be helpful to plant breeders in constructing their breeding materials and implementing selection strategies.

scholarly journals An F2 Yield Trial in Peanuts1

1981 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 53-56 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ray O. Hammons ◽  
W. D. Branch
Keyword(s):  
Arachis Hypogaea ◽  
Seed Weight ◽  
Quantitative Traits ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Performance Characteristics ◽  
Meat Content ◽  
Arachis Hypogaea L ◽  
Yield Trial ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design ◽  
100 Seed Weight

Abstract An F2 yield trial in peanuts (Arachis hypogaea L.) was conducted in 1978 to evaluate 25 entries in a six replicate randomized complete block design. Entries included progenies from sixteen intrasubspecific cross combinations and their representative parents: seven component lines of two U. S. cultivars, ‘Florunner’ and ‘Florigiant’, and two peanut introductions, ‘Makulu Red’ and ‘486 GKP’. Progeny and parental performances were determined for eight quantitative traits: yield, fancy pods, meat content, total sound mature kernels, other kernels, extra large kernels, damaged kernels, and 100 seed weight. Hybridization between adapted and unadapted genotypes led to a reduction in performance characteristics. However, cross populations were identified as having selection potential for improving yield and grade.

scholarly journals Genotypic Effects on Morphological Characterization of Fruit Traits in Mulberry

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (5) ◽  
pp. 81-89
Author(s):  
Faruque Ahmed ◽  
Anwar Hossain ◽  
Nasir Uddin Ahmed ◽  
Md. Jahangir Alam ◽  
Md. Shoriful Islam
Keyword(s):  
Block Design ◽  
Morphological Variability ◽  
Fruit Production ◽  
Morphological Characterization ◽  
Fruit Weight ◽  
Fruit Traits ◽  
Light Yellow ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design

The research was conducted to evaluate the morphological variability in fruits traits among the mulberry genotypes grown in Mulberry Germplasm Bank of Bangladesh Sericulture Research and Training Institute (BSRTI), Rajshahi, during 2018–2020. The aim of the research was to find out the genotypes accessibility for varietal improvement. Total 50 mulberry genotypes were morphologically characterized on fruit traits through this research. The experimental design was Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications and the plantation system was high bush. Each plot consists of 20 plants and unit plot size was 4 m × 5 m. Fruit colour, fruit taste and seed colour was determined. Nine distinct fruit colours such as reddish-black (23.33%), black-berry (18.33%), cream (10%), black (8.33%), white-cream (6.67%), pink (6.67%), pinkish (3.33%), orange (3.33%) and radish (1.67%) were observed among several germplasms. Remarkable variation was found in fruit taste such as sour sweet (28.33%), sweet (21.67%), light sweet (5%), light-sour sweet (5%) and deep sweet (5%), respectively. Five colored of seed viz: light yellow, light brown, yellowish brown, dark brown and blackish brown were observed among the germplasm. Length of the fruit diverse from 0.73 (BSRM-8) to 5.58 (BSRM-56 and widthfrom 0.52 (BSRM-8) to1.9 (BSRM-56),single fruit weight varied from 0.07 (BSRM-8) to 4.11 (BSRM-56), fruit weight per plant varied from 101.47 (BSRM-11) to 2250.43 (BSRM-56), seed setting (%) varied from 8.13 (BSRM-29) to 94.24 (BSRM-16), sprouting (%) varied from 36.67 (BSRM-22) to 96.67 (BSRM-38), rooting (%) varied from 13.89 (BSRM-22) to 98.33 (BSRM-10),achene number/fruit varied from 12.53 (BSRM-10) to118.10 (BSRM-56), seed number/fruit varied from 2.99 (BSRM-8) to 47.86 (BSRM-56) and 100 seed weight varied from 0.019 (BSRM-35) to 0.166 (BSRM-56), respectively. Results showed that the black-berry, sweet tasted fruited mulberry (BSRM-56), cream colored, sweet tasted fruited mulberry (BSRM-1) and white cream, sweet tasted fruited mulberry (BSRM-34) was promising on the basis of greatest fruit production potential to be appears for further commercial utilization. Generally, a wide range of variation was exhibited among the sampled and characterized genotypes.

scholarly journals CAN APPLICATION OF NITROGEN FERTILIZERS AND SALICYLIC ACID IMPROVE GROWTH AND FRUIT YIELD OF CORIANDER UNDER WATER DEFICIT?

2019 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Farhood Yeganehpoor ◽  
Saeid Z Ehtab-Salmasi ◽  
Jalil Shafagh-Kolvanagh ◽  
Kazem Ghassemi-Golezani ◽  
Soheila Dastborhan
Keyword(s):  
Salicylic Acid ◽  
Morphological Traits ◽  
Field Experiments ◽  
Unit Area ◽  
Block Design ◽  
Fruit Yield ◽  
Nitrogen Fertilizers ◽  
Class A ◽  
Combined Application ◽  
Randomized Complete Block Design

To investigate the changes in selected morphological traits and yield of coriander (Coriandrum sati- vum L.) in response to fertilization and salicylic acid foliar spraying under different irrigation intervals, two field experiments were conducted as split-factorial based on randomized complete block design with three replicates in 2014 and 2015. Treatments were three irrigation intervals (irrigation after 60, 90 and 120 mm evaporation from class A pan) and combination of fertilization (control, urea 100 kg ha–1, Nitrokara (bio-fertilizer), and 50% urea + Nitrokara) and salicylic acid (0 and 1 mM) that were allocated to the main and sub-plots, respectively. The results showed that plant height, length of the longest internode, stem diameter, branches per plant, dry weights of roots and leaves and fruit yield of coriander were reduced and root length enhanced with increasing the irrigation intervals. However, all of the nitrogen fertilizers, especially combined application of 50% urea and Nitrokara, and salicylic acid spraying, improved the selected morphological traits, and consequently fruit yield per unit area under favorable and limited irrigations.

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