Correlation Studies in Inter-botanical Cross of Melon Kashi Madhu (Cucumis melo var. chandalak) × IC632170 (Cucumis melo var. momordica)

Author: Rashmi K., Shivapriya M., Vishnuvardhana, Ravishankar K.V., Suresh G.J., Jayashree Ugalat and Jyothi Kattegoudar

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Abstract

The evaluation of melon (Cucumis melo L.) genotypes was carried out under polyhouse conditions at farmer’s field in Pavagada taluk, Tumkur District during summer 2021 following Augumented block design. The objective of the experiment was to determine the yield components which can be used for genetic improvement of yield hence correlation study was undertaken among F2 population in inter-botanical cross of Kashi Madhu × IC632170 (Snapmelon). The correlation study revealed that yield per plant had a highly significant and positive correlation with ovary length, fruit length, fruit width, flesh thickness, seed cavity and average fruit weight. The correlation study has uncovered the relationship between the yield and yield attributing traits mainly viz., fruit width, flesh thickness and average fruit weight. The results indicated that selection for higher yield through these traits would be effective.

Keywords

Cucumis melo L., Kashi Madhu, Snapmelon, F2 population, Correlation and Yield

Conclusion

The correlation study at phenotypic level in F2 population exhibited significant and positive association of yield per plant with fruit length, fruit width, flesh thickness, seed cavity and average fruit weight. Hence selection of anyone of these traits enhances the performance of yield per plant.

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Rashmi K., Shivapriya M., Vishnuvardhana, Ravishankar K.V., Suresh G.J., Jayashree Ugalat and Jyothi Kattegoudar (2023). Correlation Studies in Inter-botanical Cross of Melon Kashi Madhu (Cucumis melo var. chandalak) × IC632170 (Cucumis melo var. momordica). Biological Forum – An International Journal, 15(5): 554-557.