Evaluation and Agronomic Potential of Androgenic Pepper Genotypes Derived from Piran (Capsicum annuum L. cv. Piran)
Journal Title: Journal of Experimental Agriculture International - Year 2017, Vol 16, Issue 4
Abstract
Aims: This study was to evaluate and estimate the agronomic potential of two androgenic genotypes via important plant, fruit and production traits compared to the mother genotype Piran. Place and Duration of Study: Strumica, Faculty of Agriculture, Goce Delcev University-Stip, Republic of Macedonia, four-years experiment. Methodology: The experiment was set up in random block design in four replications. Evaluation of the androgenic genotypes was performed according to morphological traits given in Descriptor for Capsicum spp. The analysis of plant traits was conducted on 20 randomly chosen plants (5 plants per replication) in maximum growth stage from each androgenic genotype and the control Piran. The analysis of fruit traits was conducted on 40 randomly chosen fruits (10 fruits per replication) in ripe stage from each androgenic genotype and the control. Results: Androgenic genotype P3 was characterized as tall pepper type with medium-thick stem and large leaves. According to the fruit weight (41.45 g) and the fruit index higher than 4, the genotype is classified as long, horn-shaped, middle-size fruit pepper. The fruit flesh of 77.05% and the pericarp thickness 0.26 cm characterized this fruit as medium-fleshy. Androgenic genotype P4 was characterized as very tall pepper type with medium-thick stem and medium-large leaves. The fruit weight was 42.84 g, contained averagely 7.37% dry matter, 76.71% fruit flesh and 0.25 cm pericarp thickness. P4 fruit was long, horn-shaped, medium-size and medium-fleshy. Fruits of both genotypes were suitable for fresh and preserved consumption. Conclusion: Analysis of morphological and productivity traits of androgenic genotypes provides valuable information for future breeding. Androgenic genotype P3 differ from the initial genotype for four traits, while the P4 genotype for six traits. The results of this research prove the advantage of pepper androgenesis as a tool for enrichment of biodiversity and fast development of valuable pepper genotypes for future breeding.
Authors and Affiliations
Fidanka Trajkova, Liljana Koleva Gudeva
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP315548
- DOI 10.9734/JEAI/2017/33807
- Views 101
- Downloads 0
Hyperthermotherapy in the Rice Emasculation Process
Aims: The objective of this work was to evaluate the emasculation by hyperthermotherapy method in irrigated rice genotypes, and to compare it with the emasculation by vacuum suction. Study Design: The experimental design...
An Assessment of Taro Yield and Stability Using Ammi and GGE Biplot Models
The yield stability of eight taro (Colocasia esculenta (L) Schott) genotypes across two locations in two years was assessed using the Additive Main Effect and Multiplicative Interaction (AMMI) and Genotype and Genotype-b...
GGE Biplot Analysis of Multi-environment Yield Trials of Durum Wheat (Triticum turgidum Desf.) Genotypes in North Western Ethiopia
This experiment was done to identify the most stable durum wheat genotype(s) as well as desirable environment(s) for durum wheat (Triticum turgidum var. durum Desf.) research in north western Ethiopia. Grain yield perfor...
Modulation of Cholesterol in Laying Chickens Fed Sun-Dried Garlic Powder
Poultry eggs are excellent source of all essential nutrient for persons of all ages but they have been reported to contain high level of cholesterol. This study was conducted to investigate the effect of graded levels of...
Agronomic Potential of Some Rubber Tree Clones (Hevea brasiliensis) of the Fast Metabolic Activity Class in the Absence of Hormonal Stimulation in Southwestern of Côte d’Ivoire
Fast-metabolism clones of rubber tree (Hevea brasiliensis) are appreciated for their good agronomic performance with little hormonal stimulation, due to their high intrinsic metabolic activity. They are highly demanded a...