Seed Source Variation in Morphology, Germination and Seedling Growth of Jatropha curcas Linn. in Central India
Open Access
- 1 December 2005
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Walter de Gruyter GmbH in Silvae Genetica
- Vol. 54 (1-6) , 76-80
- https://doi.org/10.1515/sg-2005-0012
Abstract
The aim of the study was to determine source variation in Jatropha curcas seeds collected from ten locations in Central India. A significant seed source variation was observed in seed morphology (colour, size and weight), seed germination (viability, germination percent, germination energy, germination value) and seedling growth parameters (survival percentage, seedling height, collar diameter, leave/plant, and seedling biomass). The seed source of Chhindwara (M.P.) was found as the best source in comparison to others. The phenotypic and genotypic variance, their coefficient of variability and broad sense heritability also showed a sizeable variability. This offers a breeder ample scope to undertake screening and selection of seed sources for the desired traits. Further, high percentage of heritability coupled with moderate intensity of genetic gain, was observed for seed germination traits, which signifies that germination is under strong genetic control and good amount of heritable additive genetic component can be exploited for improvement of this species.Keywords
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