Genetics and Plant Propagation Division, Topical Forest Research Institute, Jabalpur-482 021, Madhya Pradesh, India
Online published on 28 February, 2013.
The crown diameter, number of branches and girth at breast height (GBH) showed positive correlation with the crown volume and had higher direct and indirect effect on crown volume compared to other traits. Therefore, these traits along with crown volume should be considered during selection of superior genotypes of Bel and Kuchla.
Selection criteria, bel, Aegle marmelos, kuchla, Strychnox nux-vomica