Genetic Variation in Outcrossing Rates in Jute (Corchorus Olitorius L.)

Rate of outcrossing was estimated in F₂ generation of 5-parent half diallel including parents as well as in F₂ of 5 × 5 line × tester crosses of jute (Corchorus olitorius L.). The nature of variability among different crosses of two mating designs suggested polygenic control for the rates of outcrossing. Heritabilities in broad sense for this character were 19,1% and 22.1% in diallel and line × tester mating designs, respectively.