Vol. 11, Issue 7 (2022)

Author(s):
Lakshmikala K, Sadarunnisa Syed, Syam Sundar Reddy P, Jayaprada M, Tanuja Priya B and Srinivasulu B

Abstract:
An experiment was conducted at College of Horticulture, Anantharajupeta during Kharif 2021 to evaluate 18 F1 hybrids developed from 6 lines and 3 testers through line x tester mating design along with two checks (Kundan and Arka Siri). Among all the crosses, SEL-4 x SEL-9 recorded highest mean values for vine length, yield per vine, less days for days to 50% perfect flower appearance, sex ratio, days to first fruit harvest and lower node number at which first female/perfect flower appears, days to last fruit harvest; SEL-3 x SEL-8 for node number at which first male flower appearance, number of fruits/vine SEL-2 x SEL-8 for days to first appearance of male flower, SEL-2 x SEL-7 for fruit length, fruit weight, SEL-6 x SEL-8 for fruit diameter.