The Indian Journal of Genetics and Plant Breeding

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  • Year: 1991
  • Volume: 51
  • Issue: 2

Genetic divergence in kenaf

  • Author:
  • B. Sita Devi, D. Subramanyam, P. V. Rama Kumar, G. Satyanarayana, B. Krishnamurthy
  • Total Page Count: 4
  • DOI:
  • Page Number: 260 to 263

Department of Genetics and Plant Breeding, Agricultural College, Bapatla 522101.

Abstract

Genetic divergence using D2 statistic of 51 kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) genotypes of different ecogeographic origins revealed considerable diversity and were grouped into eight dusters, indicating that geographical isolation may not be the only fador causing genetic diversity. Days to 50% flowering, node No./plant, plant height. and fibre length were the most potential traits contributing to the total genetic divergence. Clusters III and IV were important as base material in hybridization programme aimed at high fibre yield, tall plants with greater fibre length, and short duration progenies.

Keywords

Hibiscus cannabinus, kenaf, genetic divergence