Genetic study of resistance to downy mildew in muskmelon (Cucumis melo L.)

Thirty F1 hybrids were developed by crossing six female parents with five male parents in a line x tester mating design. Adult muskmelon plants of parents and hybrids were evaluated in greenhouse and field conditions. Significant variances for general combining ability (GCA) and specific combining a...

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Main Authors: K.T. Shashikumar, M. Pitchaimuthu and, R.D. Rawal
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Indian Society of Plant Breeders 2017-03-01
Series:Electronic Journal of Plant Breeding
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Online Access:http://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/1143