Indian Journal of Plant Genetic Resources
  • Year: 2014
  • Volume: 27
  • Issue: 3

Evaluation of F2 Population Derived from Cucumis melo var. momordica x C. melo var. reticulatus in Konkan Region based on Morphological Characters

1Rajgad Dnyanpeeth, Anantrao Thopte College, Bhor, Pune-412206, Maharashtra

2Head, Department of Horticulture, Dr Balasaheb Savant Konkan Krishi Vidyapeeth, Dapoli-415712, Ratnagiri, Maharashtra

3BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune-411058, Maharashtra

Online published on 21 February, 2015.

Abstract

The present investigation was aimed for assessing the morphological parameters of the F2 population of 10 promising hybrids between snap melon and musk melon. The hybrids SM2 × MM4 and SM5 × MM2 were found to be promising for plant architecture, yield and attractive golden fruit colour. The hybrid SM1 × MM4 can be rated extremely well for yield. The component characters recorded may be utilized for developing desirable plant type.

Keywords

Evaluation, F2 population, Morphological characters, Snap melon, Tribal food