Genetic divergence in pomegranate for fruit and its quality characters

Twenty four genotypes of pomegranate were evaluated for fruit and quality characters to determine their genetic divergence. Following D2 analysis, the genotypes were grouped into 4 clusters containing the highest 8 genotypes in cluster IV. Most of the genotypes were much divergent based on character constellation and also highly variable for individual character. On the basis of fruit and quality, 5 diverse and desirable genotypes (Alandi, Jyoti, Seedless, P-26 and Bassein Seedless) were selected. So based on genetic divergence these promising genotypes may be selected to provide the best breeding material to achieve the maximum genetic divergence with regard to average fruit weight and quality in pomegranate genotypes.