Department of Fruit Breeding and Genetic Resources, Dr YS Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan-173 230 (Himachal Pradesh).
Thirteen genotypes selected for variability parameters showed significant differences and a broad range of variation for all the traits studied. High heritability coupled with high genetic gains as observed for fruit weight/plant. number of fruits/plant, number of flowers/plant, number of marketable fruits/plant, pedicel length, fruit size, berry weight, plant genetic effects in the control of these traits. Contrary to it, soluble contents, titratable acidity showed comparatively low values of genotypic, phenotypic coefficients of variation and expected genetic gains, suggesting that phenotypic selection for these traits might not be rewarding.
Fragaria ananassa, Heritability, Strawberry, Variability
