Variability Studies for Seed and Seedling Traits in Undi (Calophyllum Inophyllum L.) from Different Zoneso South India
Journal Title: Journal of Plant Science and Research - Year 2015, Vol 2, Issue 2
Abstract
The present investigation was carried out at Forest College and Research Institute, Mettupalayam, Tamil Nadu to identify the best half sibs of Calophyllum inophyllum across its natural distribution of south India for further collection of seeds for afforestation and breeding purpose. Seeds collected from Western Ghats of Karnataka were superior compared to seeds from other parts in all the traits considered for the study. These seed sources can be further screened for tree improvement traits considering their immense value in yielding biodiesel. Regarding genotypic correlation Pod length, Pod width, Seed length, seed width, Seed weight, Germination percent, Germination value, Peak value and Mean daily germination showed positive significant correlation with oil content. But phenotypic correlation Pod length, Germination value, Peak value showed positive but significant correlation with oil content. Pod width, seed length, seed width, Seed weight, Germination percent, Mean daily germination, showed positive but non-significant correlation with oil content.
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Palanikumaran B
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