Inheritance pattern of growth habit in fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum L.)

Abstract

Fenugreek is an important legume grown primarily as one of the seed spices. However, the basic genetic information is lacking for most morphological traits. This is primarily due to the absence of easily identifiable variants for such traits. The problem is complicated further by the difficulties encountered in artificial hybridization. The small size of flowers in this herbaceous crop poses much problem in artificial crossing. The success of crossing is further limited by slower growth of the ensuing pods and poor seed set.