Estimation of genetic distances based on agro-morphological and molecular parameters in mungbean - a case study

The present investigation aimed to assess morphological and molecular diversity of seventy eight mungbean germplasm of Indian sub-continent. The estimated genetic distances based on combined binary data of molecular markers and qualitative characters along with standardized data of quantitative characters were substantially supported by the linearity evaluation with morphological features, localization of gene pool and the nature and parentage. ‘Kopergaon’, a variety from Maharastra, which was the highest yielder with highest number of pods/plant was found most diverse from ‘TRCM-5-1’, a breeding line of Tripura possessing highest seed weight based on both D² and combined analysis using morphological and molecular data. This method of the comprehensive estimation of genetic distances could possibly pave the path for the required modification in the process of diversity analysis and varietal description of mungbean.