GENETIC DIVERGENCE IN KENAF

Published on Feb 09, 2020 12:28 PM

Genetic divergence using D² statistic of 51 kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) genotypes of
different ecogeographic origins revealed considerable diversity and were grouped into
eight dusters, indicating that geographical isolation may not be the only fador causing
genetic diversity. Days to 50% flowering, node No.lplant, plant height. and fibre length
were the most potential traits contributing to the total genetic divergence. Clusters 111 and
IV were important as base material in hybridization programme aimed at high fibre yield,
tall plants with greater fibre length, and short duration progenies.  

Keywords: Hibiscus cannabinus, kenaf, genetic divergence.

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Year: 1991
Volume: 51
Issue: 2
Article DOI: NA
Print ISSN: 0019-5200
Online ISSN: 0975-6906

Authors

B. SITA DEVI, D.SUBRAMANYAM, P. V. RAMA KUMAR G. SATYANARAYANA AND B. KRISHNAMURTHY info_circle

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