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

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
Subjects:
muskmelon
heterosis
combining ability
per cent disease index
adult plant resistance
downy mildew
Online Access:http://ejplantbreeding.org/index.php/EJPB/article/view/1143

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